NEW DELHI: The India A vs Sri Lanka A match in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla had everything - controversy, confusion, heated exchanges, a Super Over and even a tense confrontation involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
While Sri Lanka A eventually emerged victorious in the Super Over on Monday, much of the post-match attention shifted to Sooryavanshi after videos of the dramatic scenes went viral on social media.
After the match ended in a tie, confusion prevailed over whether a Super Over would be played as fading light became a concern. India A captain Tilak Varma was seen engaged in lengthy discussions with the umpires, insisting that the game continue and be decided through a Super Over.
In a video doing the rounds on social media, Sooryavanshi can first be seen joining Tilak in questioning the officials. As the discussions intensified, India A coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar stepped in and pulled the youngster away from the umpires.
Moments later, Sooryavanshi appeared to urge Tilak to walk away from the discussion and was seen physically nudging his captain away from the boundary ropes as the argument continued.
— AbhiMSD_07 (AbhiMSD_07)
The drama did not end there.
Following Sri Lanka A's victory in the Super Over, Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated exchange with a Sri Lankan player. The confrontation briefly escalated before teammates intervened and separated the players.
— Maina_Singhx77 (Maina_Singhx77)
While Sri Lanka A eventually emerged victorious in the Super Over on Monday, much of the post-match attention shifted to Sooryavanshi after videos of the dramatic scenes went viral on social media.
After the match ended in a tie, confusion prevailed over whether a Super Over would be played as fading light became a concern. India A captain Tilak Varma was seen engaged in lengthy discussions with the umpires, insisting that the game continue and be decided through a Super Over.
In a video doing the rounds on social media, Sooryavanshi can first be seen joining Tilak in questioning the officials. As the discussions intensified, India A coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar stepped in and pulled the youngster away from the umpires.
Moments later, Sooryavanshi appeared to urge Tilak to walk away from the discussion and was seen physically nudging his captain away from the boundary ropes as the argument continued.
— AbhiMSD_07 (AbhiMSD_07)
The drama did not end there.
Following Sri Lanka A's victory in the Super Over, Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated exchange with a Sri Lankan player. The confrontation briefly escalated before teammates intervened and separated the players.
— Maina_Singhx77 (Maina_Singhx77)
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