Manjrekar calls for ICC action after Jaiswal clashes with Fernando
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

In the second Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo, an incident occurred involving India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando. After being dismissed by Fernando, Jaiswal confronted him, resulting in both players being fined 25 percent of their match fees and receiving one demerit point each from the ICC. Former player Sanjay Manjrekar criticized the ICC and BCCI for the leniency of the punishment, suggesting it could lead to repeated incidents. He referenced a prior confrontation involving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during an India A tour, reinforcing concerns over player conduct.
- •Jaiswal confronted Fernando after being dismissed in Colombo.
- •Both players received a fine and demerit points under ICC rules.
- •Manjrekar urged the ICC to impose stricter penalties.
- •Sooryavanshi had a previous incident with Sri Lankan players.
- •India and Sri Lanka are currently playing a Test series.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — 'ICC letting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal get away': Manjrekar demands strict action against Indian players after on-field clashes
"The incident happened on the first day after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal. The India opener had hit three boundaries in the over before Fernando bowled him with a delivery that beat his defence.
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