‘This India will fight and reply’: Jaiswal's comment goes viral after Fernando spat
Yashasvi Jaiswal took to social media to address a recent video highlighting his confrontation with Fernando. He emphasised the importance of understanding the entire dialogue before forming opinions. The tension arose when the Indian opener was dismissed, leading to an exchange of words and a brief scuffle that required intervention. India's batting coach later remarked that Jaiswal should have…
Yashasvi Jaiswal addressed his heated altercation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando on a social media video, urging the public to refrain from immediate judgment. In a video featuring cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, Jaiswal reminded viewers that one should not pass judgment before understanding the full context. "If you don't know what he said then please don't make your judgment if anyone cross the line we need to let them know this India will fight and reply," Jaiswal commented on the video.
The incident, which occurred after Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 runs by Fernando during the opening day of the second Test in Colombo, quickly gained significant attention. Although Jaiswal was dismissed after hitting Fernando three times in an over, the two players' confrontation was marked by verbal exchanges and physical contact.
India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, acknowledged Jaiswal's close approach to Fernando, suggesting that emotions likely played a role in the heated exchange.
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