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BCCI Secretary Clarifies Stance on Player Altercation
✍️ Times of India
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 10:32 AM
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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has stated that disciplinary actions related to on-field incidents fall under the jurisdiction of match officials, not the cricket board.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has addressed the controversy surrounding an on-field altercation involving cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sri Lankan player Vishen Halambage. Saikia clarified that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not handle disciplinary measures for such incidents.
According to Saikia, the authority to take action rests solely with the match officials overseeing the game. This statement comes amid reports that Sri Lanka Cricket has taken action against Halambage for alleged provocative remarks and Dickwella for excessive appealing following a Super Over match.
The BCCI's position emphasizes a clear separation of responsibilities, with the board refraining from intervening in the disciplinary proceedings managed by the umpires and referees on the field.
According to Saikia, the authority to take action rests solely with the match officials overseeing the game. This statement comes amid reports that Sri Lanka Cricket has taken action against Halambage for alleged provocative remarks and Dickwella for excessive appealing following a Super Over match.
The BCCI's position emphasizes a clear separation of responsibilities, with the board refraining from intervening in the disciplinary proceedings managed by the umpires and referees on the field.