Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya reprimanded in ongoing Test against India
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Prabath Jayasuriya has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for a breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ongoing Test match against India in Colombo. The incident occurred after he was dismissed leg-before wicket, as he struck boundary wedges with his bat in frustration. This follows earlier sanctions on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando, who were punished for their confrontation during the match's first day. With three players now sanctioned, disciplinary issues have surfaced in this contentious contest.
- •Jayasuriya reprimanded for equipment abuse after his dismissal.
- •Jayasuriya joins Jaiswal and Fernando in receiving sanctions.
- •All three penalized players' actions occurred during the same Test.
- •Match ongoing; disciplinary infractions highlight rising tensions.
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — India vs Sri Lanka: Colombo Test sees third ICC punishment as Jayasuriya joins Jaiswal, Fernando
"Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya received an official reprimand and one demerit point. This sanction occurred after he breached the ICC Code of Conduct during the Colombo Test. Jayasuriya struck boundary wedges with his bat after being dismissed leg-before wicket. He joins Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando, who were also punished earlier. Three players have now been sanctioned in this ongoing Test match.
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