Fines Recommended for Four Players After India A and Sri Lanka A Altercation in Dambulla
A match referee has reportedly proposed fines for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma, Vishen Halambage and Niroshan Dickwella after the Dambulla clash.
By SportCricket Desk · 17 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Four players are reportedly facing financial penalties after a heated exchange following the India A and Sri Lanka A match in Dambulla.
The recommended sanctions
The incident followed a win for Sri Lanka A in a closely fought game played in fading light, and it developed into a disciplinary matter involving players from both teams. According to reports, the match referee has recommended a fine of 50% of the match fee each for Vishen Halambage and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Tilak Varma faces a proposed penalty of 30%, and Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella a proposed 20%.
The details were shared on social media by cricket writer Rex Clementine. The final decisions will be taken by the respective cricket boards rather than by the referee.
Who is involved
It is understood that Sri Lanka Cricket had already begun its own internal disciplinary process, and that the ICC is not involved. Officials are reportedly disappointed that the incident happened between Indian and Sri Lankan players on Sri Lankan soil.
The exact nature of the breaches has not been officially disclosed, so further information is awaited from the boards concerned.
