Why was Prabath Jayasuriya sanctioned during IND vs SL 2nd Test

Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya received a demerit point during the second Test match against India in Colombo due to breaching the ICC's Code of Conduct. The incident occurred when Jayasuriya, frustrated after being given out LBW, hit the boundary with his bat as he returned to the pavilion. The Sri Lankan team was already discontented due to playing under poor lighting conditions.

Jayasuriya's behavior, including glaring at the umpires before departing, led to his sanction for abusing cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures during an international match, marking his first offense in a 24-month period. The ICC stated that this was the third player sanctioned during the second ICC World Test Championship contest between Sri Lanka and India.

Additionally, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando were fined 25% of their match fee and received demerit points for their altercation during Day 1 of the match. The two players were found guilty of breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which prohibits inappropriate physical contact with cricket personnel.