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Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando fined after on-field confrontation
India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have been fined 25% of their match fees following a heated confrontation during the opening day of the second Test in Colombo on Sunday. According to the ICC, both players were found guilty of violating Article 2.12, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person” during an international match.
One demerit point has added to each player's disciplinary record. Meanwhile, the incident occurred after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal with the final delivery of the 17th over on the first morning. After his dismissal, Jaiswal started making his way towards the dressing room.
However, Jaiswal turned back and subsequently both players were involved in a confrontation. The exchange came following the comments made during the Sri Lankan team's celebratory huddle. Both players admitted the breaches and accepted the sanctions proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, quashing the need for a formal hearing.
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South Africa batter Jason Smith ruled out of T20I series in Namibia
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Brydon Carse withdrawn from England squad amid ECB’s investigation into nightclub incident
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Afghanistan unveil squad for India T20Is
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Rishabh Pant overtakes MS Dhoni to set new wicketkeeper-batter record
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Pant reached the landmark during India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday. At the time of repor...
Esha Oza to lead UAE in Women’s Asia Cup
The United Arab Emirates have named their squad for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, with experienced all-rounder Esha Oza set to lead the side. The UAE have been placed in Group B alongside defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
The tournament will begin on Friday, August 28, while the UAE will launch their own campaign on August 29...
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