Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has called for stern action against young cricketers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal following their recent on-field altercations, warning that leniency could encourage such behavior. The International Cricket Council (ICC) fined both players 25% of their match fees and handed them one demerit point for breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct regarding inappropriate physical contact during a second Test in Colombo. Manjrekar believes that allowing such incidents to go unpunished sets a dangerous precedent, potentially training players to repeat similar behavior. Comparing this incident with Sooryavanshi's confrontation with Sri Lanka A players earlier this year, he expressed his dismay at the lack of consequences for Indian players in such instances. Manjrekar emphasized on social media that allowing players to get away with such behavior is not beneficial for the sport or their future careers. This comes after Jaiswal's altercation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando, which led to a physical confrontation and a helmet hitting Fernando's forehead. The incident sparked questions about potential disciplinary action against Sooryavanshi, but BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the Indian board had no role in the matter. Meanwhile, Jaiswal has pushed back against criticism of his conduct, responding to commentator Harsha Bhogle's comments and stressing that he should not be judged without knowing what was said to provoke him. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak offered a measured assessment, suggesting that something may have been said to Jaiswal but adding that the batter should not have gone so close to Fernando. Manjrekar's concern is less about players losing their competitive edge and more about drawing a clear line for young cricketers to prevent repeated incidents of misconduct.