Match Referee Fines Sri Lanka A Players Over Sooryavanshi Altercation
Sri Lanka Cricket imposes sanctions on Vishen Halambage and Niroshan Dickwella after a heated confrontation with India A's young opener.
Match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash has penalized Sri Lanka A players involved in a fiery exchange with India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The incident occurred after a dramatic Super Over during their recent clash. Vishen Halambage, the batting all-rounder, has been sanctioned for his role in the verbal and physical spat with the 15-year-old.
Senior wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who attempted to calm the situation, has also been fined. However, his penalty stems from a separate breach unrelated to the altercation. The exact nature of Dickwella's offense remains unclear, as per reports.
It is still unknown whether Sooryavanshi faces any disciplinary action for his involvement in the confrontation. The Indian teenager was seen exchanging words and getting physical with Halambage shortly after the match concluded.