Yashasvi Jaiswal clashes with Asitha Fernando during second Test in Colombo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:53 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were involved in a heated exchange during the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo. Jaiswal was dismissed after scoring 49 runs and appeared to confront Fernando after a send-off from the Sri Lankan players. The altercation escalated when Jaiswal and Fernando made contact, prompting Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva to intervene. This contentious moment has sparked significant discussion on social media regarding the appropriateness of the players' conduct. Match officials may review the incident in light of the physical contact.
- •Jaiswal dismissed for 49 runs in Colombo's second Test.
- •Fernando celebrated the wicket passionately, leading to confrontation.
- •De Silva intervened to separate the players during the altercation.
- •Social media reacted with mixed opinions on Jaiswal's behavior.
- •Match officials may review the physical contact between players.
- 6:53 AMYahoo Sports — 'Headbutt or helmet butt': Yashasvi Jaiswal involved in a heated exchange with Asitha Fernando after missing out on a 50 in 2nd Test in Colombo
"Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were involved in a heated on-field exchange after the Indian opener fell short of fifty in Colombo.
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