India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffered another disappointing outing during the tri-series clash against Afghanistan A in Dambulla. The young batter was dismissed cheaply by Afghanistan pacer Faridoon Dawoodzai after attempting an aggressive hook shot against a sharp, short-pitched delivery.
Dawoodzai’s delivery hurried Sooryavanshi into the shot, resulting in a top edge that flew towards the off-side. Afghanistan fielder Khalid Taniwal reacted quickly and completed an excellent catch, bringing a premature end to the highly-rated teenager’s innings.
The wicket sparked an animated celebration from Dawoodzai, who marked the crucial dismissal with a finger-on-lips gesture. The silent-celebration quickly drew massive attention from fans on social media, with many interpreting it as a bold statement after claiming the prized wicket of one of India’s most talked-about young talents.
Sooryavanshi, who has attracted significant attention following his rapid rise in domestic and franchise cricket, will be hoping to bounce back strongly in the upcoming matches. The teenager remains focused on regaining his form and making a much bigger impact for India A as the tri-series progresses.