India A were handed a 10-run penalty in the clash against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation Series 2026 on June 15 after a costly error by Vipraj Nigam, who found running through the protected area of the pitch twice. The fine was handed after being found running through the protected area of the pitch twice, despite the team having been previously warned. The on-field umpires Prageeth Rambukwella and Shantha Fonseka has officially imposed a two five-run penalties midway through the 34th and 37th overs respectively. This happened when Vipraj Nigam, who had guided a delivery towards short third and set off for a run befor being sent back by non-striker Suryansh Shedge. The batter commited the offence two overs earlier where umpires issued a warning. The repeated offence has resulted in five-run penalties, meaning Sri Lanka A began their chase with 10 runs already added to their total. According to MCC Law 41.14 – “It is unfair to cause deliberate or avoidable damage to the pitch. If the striker enters the protected area in playing …