Shantha fonseka

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: India A were docked 10 runs in their ongoing 50-over tri-series match against Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Monday after batter Vipraj Nigam twice ran through the protected area of the pitch despite earlier warnings, leaving the umpires with no choice but to impose the penalties.

On-field umpires Prageeth Rambukwella and Shantha Fonseka enforced the sanctions midway through the 34th and 37th overs. The second infringement occurred when Nigam, attempting a single towards short third man, was sent back by non-striker Suryansh Shedge.

In his scramble to regain ground, he ran directly over the middle of the pitch. With Nigam having committed a similar offence two overs earlier, it prompted the on-field umpires to take action. The repeat violation resulted in two five-run penalties, meaning Sri Lanka A began their chase with 10 runs already added to their total.