Jaiswal and Asitha fined after confrontation in Colombo Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando have been fined 25% of their match fees following an on-field confrontation during the ongoing Test match in Colombo. Both players have also received a demerit point added to their disciplinary records. The incident occurred in a tense moment on the field and has been addressed as part of the sport's disciplinary measures. The Test match is still unfolding, with both teams aiming for a strong finish.
- •Jaiswal and Asitha fined 25% of match fees
- •Both players received a demerit point
- •Incident during ongoing Test match in Colombo
- •Disciplinary actions could influence future games
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando fined 25% match fee for Colombo Test altercation
- 9:40 AMESPNcricinfo — Jaiswal and Asitha penalised after on-field confrontation in Colombo Test
"Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando faced penalties for their on-field clash during a recent match. The International Cricket Council announced Level 1 sanctions after both athletes acknowledged their wrongdoing. The tension flared up following Fernando's dismissal of Jaiswal, culminating in heated words exchanged between them. Their teammates, along with Sri Lanka's captain, quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation.
"Jaiswal and Asitha have been fined 25% of their match fees and have also had a demerit point added to their disciplinary records
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:11 PMYashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando fined 25% match fee for Colombo Test altercation
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando faced penalties for their on-field clash during a recent match. The International Cricket Council announced Level 1 sanctions after both athletes acknowledged their wrongdoing. The tension flared up following Fernando's dismissal of Jaiswal, culminating in heated words exchanged between them. Their teammates, along with Sri Lanka's captain, quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation.
- ESPNcricinfoAug 24, 2026, 9:40 AMJaiswal and Asitha penalised after on-field confrontation in Colombo Test
Jaiswal and Asitha have been fined 25% of their match fees and have also had a demerit point added to their disciplinary records
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