Yashasvi Jaiswal responds to altercation with Asitha Fernando in Colombo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal addressed his confrontation with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando after a heated exchange during the second Test in Colombo on August 24. Jaiswal, dismissed for 45 by Fernando, faced a send-off that led to a verbal clash between the players. Videos of the incident went viral, prompting Jaiswal to urge viewers to understand the full context before making judgments. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak commented that Jaiswal should have maintained more distance from Fernando, noting the emotions involved in the moment. The incident attracted significant attention, underscoring the competitive nature of the match.
- •Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 runs by Fernando.
- •The confrontation occurred after Jaiswal's dismissal.
- •Jaiswal called for understanding of the full dialogue.
- •India's batting coach questioned Jaiswal's approach.
- •The incident required intervention from players and officials.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This India will fight and reply’: Yashasvi Jaiswal's comment goes viral after Asitha Fernando spat
"Yashasvi Jaiswal took to social media to address a recent video highlighting his confrontation with Fernando. He emphasised the importance of understanding the entire dialogue before forming opinions. The tension arose when the Indian opener was dismissed, leading to an exchange of words and a brief scuffle that required intervention. India's batting coach later remarked that Jaiswal should have kept a respectful distance from the bowler.
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