Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando Sanctioned by ICC for on-Field Clash During Colombo Test
Both players admitted the breach and accepted one demerit point each, with no suspension imposed, officials said.
- The International Cricket Council fined Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan seamer Asitha Fernando 25% of their match fees on Monday for a heated confrontation during the second Test in Colombo.
- During the 17th over on Sunday, Fernando dismissed Jaiswal for 45 runs, prompting a heated verbal exchange and direct head-to-head contact that drew intervention from teammates and officials.
- Both players admitted to breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which prohibits "inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person." Match referee Andy Pycroft proposed the sanctions.
- With no previous offenses in the preceding 24-month period, both players received one demerit point each but avoided suspension, ensuring their continued participation in the series.
- Meanwhile, the Colombo Test continues with India reaching 475/8 on day 2 before rain halted play, leaving batter Dhruv Jurel five runs shy of his second Test century.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando sanctioned by ICC for on-field clash during Colombo Test
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando received sanctions from the ICC. Both players were found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for inappropriate physical contact. They were each fined 25 percent of their match fees and awarded one demerit point. The incident occurred after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal during the second Test match. India reached 475/8 before rain interrupted play on the second day.
India vs Sri Lanka | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando fined 25% of match fee for heated exchange
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka seamer Asitha Fernando were on Monday fined 25 per cent of their match fee for an on-field altercation on day one of the second Test in Colombo.
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