India, June 16 -- Monday threw up the first serious non-cricketing test of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fledgling career. The 15-year-old will be the first to admit that it was a test he didn't pass, let alone with flying colours.

The 15-year-old. Not that anyone needs reminding, but let's just keep that in mind for the time being.

The scenes at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium after India 'A' lost their tri-series league clash to their Sri Lankan opponents in a Super Over did none of the protagonists any credit. A gripping contest that had swung one way, then the other, ended in regulation time with the scores dead level. The playing conditions called for a Super Over to decide the stalemate, the umpires weren't sure if the light w...