Suryavanshi was involved in a push-and-shove exchange with Sri Lanka A player Vishen Halambage after India A’s Super Over defeat in Dambulla on June 15. While Halambage has reportedly faced sanctions, the young Indian batter has not been penalised.
Reacting to the incident, Tiwary suggested that India’s growing dominance in cricket often leads to increased on-field provocation from opponents, and said young players like Suryavanshi must learn to handle such situations.
“Vaibhav Suryavanshi has to understand a little. There will always be verbal battles against us on the pitch, because there are many countries that are jealous of us,” Tiwary said.
He further added that Suryavanshi’s rapid rise in cricket, including his impressive performances in the IPL, may have made him a target for opposition teams.
“The way Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s IPL campaign went, and the way he is moving forward, they will poke him more. We have to prepare him for it,” he added.
Tiwary also said the youngster must decide the kind of image he wants to build in international cricket, comparing different approaches taken by Indian legends.
“It is up to him what kind of image he wants to create. One path is like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, calm and composed. The other is like Virat Kohli, aggressive. He needs to decide how he wants to be perceived,” Tiwary explained.
He also expressed concern over Suryavanshi’s recent form, pointing out his dismissal for 38 off 28 balls in the latest match, suggesting the incident may have affected his performance.
“He scored only 30–40 runs today, so it is affecting him,” Tiwary said, urging the youngster to stay within the spirit and laws of the game while learning from such experiences.
