Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal expressed his support for his exchange with Asitha Fernando, assuring that the situation needs context for fair judgment. He highlighted the fierce competitive spirit of the Indian team, which doesn't shy away from responding when challenged. The tense encounter happened post-Jaiswal's dismissal, with Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva stepping in to diffuse the confrontation.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was eventually dismissed for 36 off 45 balls, with nine boundaries. | Cricket

NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando were involved in a heated exchange during the first session of the second Test in Colombo on Sunday, with the India…