India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando faced ICC penalties for breaching Article 2.12 during the second World Test Championship match in Colombo.
Both players were found guilty of violating Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct
Aug 24, 2026
04:14 pm
What's the storyIn a major development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sanctioned Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando.
This follows an incident that transpired on Day 1 of the 2nd Test between the two sides in Colombo.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando sanctioned by ICC for on-field clash during Colombo Test
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando fined 25% match fee for Colombo Test altercation
Yashasvi Jaiswal to face ICC action? What the Code of Conduct says after ugly Colombo clash with Asitha Fernando
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando fined 25% match fee over heated exchange
Jaiswal punished for Colombo headbutt: ICC slaps India opener with fine and demerit point; Asitha Fernando not spared
Jaiswal, Fernando fined for confrontation on Day 1 of Colombo Test
Jaiswal, Fernando fined 25 per cent of match fee for on-field altercation
India vs Sri Lanka: Colombo Test sees third ICC punishment as Jayasuriya joins Jaiswal, Fernando
Will Yashasvi Jaiswal face a lengthy ban for headbutt?
'Not acceptable, extremely purile': Yashasvi Jaiswal faces heat for 'headbutt' despite justification for actions
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando received sanctions from the ICC. Both players were found…
India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25 per cent of their match fees and handed…
Yashasvi Jaiswal was involved in a tense exchange with Asitha Fernando after his dismissal before lunch, with both players likely…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando fined 25% match fees for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during heated exchange.
ICC confirmed that both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando have been sanctioned for breaching Level 1 of its Code of Conduct |…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando fined 25% of match fees for inappropriate contact during the second Test in Colombo, adding…
