Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the ICC and the BCCI for their handling of recent disciplinary violations by young players Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, saying that the two bodies are “training” them to repeat such behaviour by letting them get away with it.
Jaiswal and Sri Lanka seamer Asitha Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fee for an on-field altercation on day one of the second Test in Colombo. In June, 15-year-old batting sensation Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated argument that almost led to a physical confrontation with a Sri Lanka A player after an ill-tempered end to a one-day tri-series, which India A lost following a Super Over.
Before the start of play on day two, Jaiswal defended his actions, saying, “If you don’t know what he said, then please don’t make your judgment if anyone cross the line we need to let them know this India will fight and reply”.
Once the match got over, the Lankan team indulged in slightly exuberant celebrations as Sooryavanshi and his partner Suryansh Shedge walked back towards the pavilion.
It is believed, the trigger, in all likelihood, was something that the bowler said after having stopped Sooryavanshi successfully for three deliveries.