Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar says he would have left India A youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi out of their match against Afghanistan A to send a strong message following the teenager’s on-field altercation during the recent Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla. In a post on X, Manjrekar said players must understand that physical confrontations are unacceptable, regardless of any provocation. “If I was India A coach or manager I would have left Vaibhav Suryavanshi out for this game v AFG. Only to let him know that it’s not OK to get physical on the field. Whatever the provocations,” Manjrekar wrote. However, India A retained faith in the 15-year-old opener, who featured against Afghanistan A on Tuesday and responded with an aggressive 38 off 28 balls at the top of the order. Suryavanshi was involved in a heated exchange with a Sri Lankan player during India A’s Super Over defeat to Sri Lanka A earlier this week, an incident that generated significant debate among fans and former cricketers. While some felt the youngster had been provoked, Manjrekar maintained that players must be held accountable for their actions and learn to control their emotions on the field. The incident has placed the spotlight on one of India’s brightest young talents, with many viewing it as an important learning moment early in his career. (Newswire) The post Manjrekar’s Tough Message to Sooryavanshi After Sri Lanka Incident appeared first on Newswire.
