Ugly scenes! Jaiswal, Fernando clash after heated send-off in Colombo - Watch
Emotions ran high as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando clashed following the dismissal of the Indian opener. Fernando's exuberant celebration sparked a fiery exchange, necessitating the intervention of the Sri Lankan captain to defuse the situation. By the end of the morning session, India found themselves at 88/2 after winning the toss, maintaining a lead of 1-0 in the two-match Test series…
NEW DELHI - A heated altercation unfolded on the cricket field during the first session of the second Test match in Colombo on Sunday. Yashasvi Jaiswal, the Indian opener, and Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando were involved in a tense exchange after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal with a well-delivered ball. The incident occurred following a spirited send-off for the Indian batter, who had built a solid start of 45 runs.
Fernando's emphatic celebration following his wicket added fuel to the fiery encounter. Jaiswal initially walked away but turned back towards Fernando, leading to a close encounter where they exchanged more words. The tension seemed to approach a physical confrontation before Sri Lanka's captain intervened to separate the two players.
This unexpected flashpoint added drama to an otherwise absorbing opening session at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
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