Jaiswal Risks ICC Sanction After Losing Temper Following Dismissal in 2nd Test vs SL
Match referee Andy Pycroft is expected to review the incident under ICC Article 2.12, which can bring a reprimand, fine or demerit points.
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando engaged in a heated on-field confrontation during the 2nd Test in Colombo after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal for 45.
- Match referee Andy Pycroft is investigating the incident under ICC Article 2.12 for "inappropriate physical contact," with officials determining whether the contact was intentional before imposing any disciplinary action.
- India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak admitted the interaction occurred in the "heat of the moment," while reports do not confirm a deliberate "headbutt" since Jaiswal was wearing his helmet during contact.
- If officials determine a Level 2 breach, consequences could include fines of 50% to 100% of the match fee; a Level 1 offense might result in a reprimand or one to two demerit points.
- Beyond Jaiswal, officials may also review Asitha Fernando's conduct during the sequence; precedent from the 2019 incident involving Virat Kohli shows inappropriate contact resulted in reprimands and fines.
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2nd Test: Jaiswal faces possible punishment after physical contact with Fernando
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is under scrutiny for a potential ICC Code of Conduct breach following a heated altercation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test. The incident involved physical contact, with Jaiswal's helmet touching Fernando's forehead after Jaiswal's dismissal. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledged the 'heat of the moment' but stated Jaiswal should not have made body contact. Match referee And…
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