Indian cricket’s rising star and only 15-year-old batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently embroiled in controversies. In the fourth match of the tri-series being played in Sri Lanka, India-A had to face defeat in the super over. However, after the end of the match, more than the defeat of Team India, the discussion is about an incident which has attracted the attention of the entire cricket world. This matter is related to Vaibhav Suryavanshi and because of this his problems may increase.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s bat did not work in the match played against Sri Lanka-A on 15 June. He scored only 21 runs for India A, while even in the Super Over he could add only 6 runs. Due to his poor performance, he was already under the scanner before his debut, now a new controversy has also joined him. Discussions about his match ban have also intensified. In such a situation, it becomes important to know what the rules of the International Cricket Council (ICC) say in this matter.
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What controversy happened after the match?
Players were celebrating on the field after the victory of Sri Lanka-A. At the same time, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was returning towards the pavilion with his fellow batsman Suryansh Shedge. Then Vaibhav suddenly moved towards Sri Lankan bowler Kaguthas Mathulan. It is believed that Vaibhav got angry over something said by the bowler.
Seeing the matter escalating, Sri Lanka A player Vishen Halambage arrived to intervene but by then Vaibhav had pushed him away. After this Halambage also moved towards him. However, experienced player Niroshan Dickwella intervened in time and pacified the matter.
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What do ICC rules say?
This scuffle that took place on the field comes under Section 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct. This rule prohibits inappropriate physical contact with any player, umpire or match referee during an international match. Under this, pushing or hitting someone by shoulder intentionally or negligently is considered a crime. ICC examines these 4 things before deciding the punishment:
The first is whether the blow was intentional or merely a matter of negligence which could have been avoided. Second, how fast or powerful the blow was. Third, did that push cause any injury to the player in front? Fourth, at what position or level the person (player or umpire) has been hit.
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What punishment can Suryavanshi get?
According to ICC rules, Article 2.12 is generally considered a Level 1 crime. If a player is found guilty of this, he can be fined up to 50 percent of the match fee. Apart from this, he may also be given one or two demerit points. At the same time, if the matter is not considered very serious then it is let off with just an official warning. At present it is not clear whether match referee Pradeep Jaiprakash will take any formal action against Vaibhav Suryavanshi or will end the matter with a warning.
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