New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has revealed how online abuse following his dismissal of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during IPL 2026 forced him to switch off comments on his social media accounts. Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer admitted that the backlash after taking Rajasthan Royals (RR) youngster’s wicket was unlike anything he had experienced before.
The incident occurred during the IPL clash between DC and RR in Jaipur on May 1. Jamieson dismissed the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi for just four runs with a pinpoint yorker, but his aggressive celebration quickly became a talking point among cricket fans.
Kyle Jamieson reveals why he turned off social media comments
Speaking on the Sport Nation NZ podcast, Jamieson explained that the abuse he received after dismissing Sooryavanshi became the final straw.
“It was the final straw that made me turn my comments off on social media. Usually it was like a wicket of Virat or Rohit or something that would get you a little bit of stick, but, yeah, apparently getting a 15-year-old out is not a good thing,” Jamieson said on the Sport Nation NZ podcast.
The comment highlighted the intensity of the reaction to the incident. Jamieson suggested that even dismissing established stars such as Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma would attract criticism, but the response to removing a teenage batter was particularly unexpected.
The New Zealand international also responded sarcastically when the podcast host joked about the incident being perceived as bullying.
“You can’t get out someone who strikes at 400. I don’t know who you can get out,” he added.
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How Jamieson dismissed Sooryavanshi?
The incident unfolded during the second over of Rajasthan Royals’ innings. Sooryavanshi started aggressively, but Jamieson responded with an accurate yorker that sent the stumps flying.
The dismissal was followed by an animated celebration. Jamieson clapped emphatically and moved close to the young batter, a reaction that many viewers considered excessive given Sooryavanshi’s age.
An in-swinging yorker 😲🔥
🎥 Kyle Jamieson gets Vaibhav Sooryavanshi early 👊
Wait for the celebration 👀
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) subsequently issued Jamieson a warning and awarded him one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct. The offence related to actions or gestures that could disparage another player or provoke an aggressive reaction.
Jamieson admitted the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by match referee.
Despite the controversy, the match itself produced an entertaining contest. RR scored 225/6, with captain Riyan Parag making 90 off 50 balls and Donovan Ferreira contributing an explosive unbeaten 47 off 14 deliveries.
DC responded with a strong batting performance to complete the chase. KL Rahul scored 75 off 40 balls, while Pathum Nissanka added 62 off 33 deliveries. DC reached the target with seven wickets remaining and five balls to spare, recording the highest successful run chase in the franchise’s IPL history at that point.
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