'Kya Yeh Vice-Captain?': Tilak Varma Takes Dig At Vaibhav Sooryavanshi During Duleep Trophy Final, Fans Stunned | Video
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again found himself at the centre of attention during the Duleep Trophy final, but this time it was not only his explosive batting that grabbed the spotlight. The 15-year-old East Zone opener was involved in a light-hearted sledging exchange with South Zone captain Tilak Varma during the first innings in Chennai. Sooryavanshi had made an aggressive start to his innings,…
During the Duleep Trophy final, 15-year-old East Zone opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ignited controversy with South Zone captain Tilak Varma. The incident occurred early in the first innings, with Sooryavanshi displaying his aggressive batting style by dismissing India pacer Mohammed Siraj for three boundaries. As the youngster continued to attack, Tilak Varma's sledging remark, "Kya yaar ye vice-captain?" drew attention and left fans stunned.
Although the exchange did not escalate into a major confrontation, the video quickly spread across social media, prompting discussions about the appropriateness of the sledging. Despite the verbal banter, Sooryavanshi and his captain later exchanged laughter, acknowledging the playful nature of the interaction. Sooryavanshi's dismissal came shortly afterward, with Chama V Milind claiming him for 44 runs off 37 balls.
His opening partner, Abhimanyu Easwaran, countered the setback with an impressive 72 runs off 86 balls, including 10 fours and a six, showcasing the immense potential of the young talent.
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