India A were penalised 10 runs during their Tri-Nation A Series match against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Monday after batter Vipraj Nigam was twice found guilty of running on the protected area of the pitch.
The penalties were imposed in the 35th and 37th overs of India A’s innings after Nigam received a second warning for running down the middle of the pitch. Under the laws of cricket, any subsequent offence after an initial warning results in a five-run penalty to the batting side.
The first warning in the innings had earlier been issued to Anukul Roy. Although Roy was later dismissed, the warning remained in effect for the remainder of India A’s innings.
As a result, Sri Lanka A began their chase with 10 runs already added to their score before a ball had been bowled.
India A recovered from 143 for 7 to post 265, thanks to a 104-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Vipraj Nigam (51) and Suryansh Shedge (71).
According to the Laws of Cricket, batters must avoid running on the protected area of the pitch to prevent damage to the surface, with repeated breaches resulting in five-run penalties. (Newswire)
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