The important tri-series match between India A and Afghanistan A witnessed excitement as well as controversy from the very beginning. There was such drama over a catch in the second over of the Indian innings that Afghanistan A players started arguing with the umpires on the field itself. The case was related to young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was declared not out by the third umpire. The Afghanistan team did not seem to agree with this decision at all. The Indian team came to bat first after losing the toss. This controversy came to light in the second over of the innings. Vaibhav Suryavanshi tried to play a cut shot towards point on the ball of Shams ur Rehman. The ball went in the air and the fielder stationed there Faridoon, showing great agility, dived to his left and took a difficult catch with one hand.

At first glance this catch appeared completely legal. However, instead of giving the decision immediately, the on-field umpires decided to take the help of the third umpire.

The decision came after watching the replays

The third umpire gave the decision after watching the replays from several angles. A replay appeared to show that some part of the ball had come in contact with the grass when Faridoon fell to the ground. On this basis, the third umpire did not consider the catch valid and declared Vaibhav Suryavanshi not out. As soon as this decision came, Afghanistan A players were surprised. He was confident that Faridoon had maintained complete control of the ball and the catch was taken clearly.

Players started arguing with umpires

After the decision of the third umpire, Afghanistan A players registered their protest on the field itself. Many players approached the umpires and started questioning the decision. There was an atmosphere of debate on the field for some time. Although the game resumed later, the Afghanistan team appeared clearly angry with this decision.

Vaibhav was in controversies in Sri Lanka A match also

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s name is not linked to any controversy for the first time in this tri series. Earlier, he was also in the headlines in the match against Sri Lanka A. After that match, there was a heated argument between Sri Lanka A players and Vaibhav, which later escalated into a scuffle. There was a lot of discussion regarding that incident and the match referee also reviewed the matter.

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After this donation of life in the match against Afghanistan A, Vaibhav Suryavanshi got a chance to play a big innings. The Indian team will hope that the young batsman takes full advantage of this opportunity and puts the team in a strong position.

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On the other hand, this decision has once again sparked a debate regarding umpiring. Even on social media, fans were seen having different opinions. Some people supported the third umpire’s decision, while many spectators believed that Faridoon’s catch was completely legal and Vaibhav should have been given out.