Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando punished by ICC for 2nd Test Day 1 altercation
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando have been penalized by the ICC for their altercation during Day 1 of the second Test. Jaiswal received a 25% match fee fine and a demerit point, along with Fernando, for their physical confrontation. The incident occurred after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal, leading the Indian opener to confront the bowler.
Both players had no prior offenses in the past 24 months. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak admitted Jaiswal's proximity to Fernando might have been excessive. Jaiswal, however, has criticized Fernando on social media, asserting that the latter had crossed the line.
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