New Delhi: During the second Test match being played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo, the atmosphere on the field got heated when Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando clashed with each other. Due to this heated clash and inappropriate physical contact between the two players, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a strict stance. Along with imposing a fine of 25 percent of the match fee on both the players, the ICC has also added one demerit point to their account.
Action on violation of code of conduct
The ICC confirmed that both Jaiswal and Fernando breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct applicable to players and support staff. This rule relates to inappropriate physical contact with a player, umpire or match official during an international match.
Both players accepted the punishment proposed by Emirates ICC Elite Panel match referee Andy Pycroft without objection, resulting in no formal hearing being required.
Why did the dispute happen on the field?
Jaiswal was clean bowled by Asitha Fernando in the 17th over. Fernando's aggressive celebration after taking the wicket and the war of words between the two spoiled the matter. Jaiswal, who was returning towards the dressing room after getting out, suddenly turned and moved towards Fernando.
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Both the players came very close to each other and their heads collided with each other. Jaiswal rested his helmet on Fernando's head, increasing the tension on the field. Seeing the situation worsening, the Sri Lankan players present nearby and the umpires present on the field immediately intervened and separated the two.
ICC fine on Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando
On-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Sharafuddaula Ibne Shahid, third umpire Rod Tucker and fourth umpire Prageeth Rambukwella had submitted official reports on the incident. Neither of the players had committed any indiscipline in the last 24 months, so this is the first disciplinary action against both of them in this period. Along with imposing a fine of 25 percent of the match fee on both the players, the ICC has also added one demerit point to their accounts.
rain disturbance on the second day
If we talk about this high-voltage drama on the field, India has made a strong hold in its first innings. By the end of the second day's play, the Indian team had scored 475 runs for 8 wickets before rain interrupted the play. Dhruv Jurel is at the crease after scoring 95 runs and is just five runs away from his second Test century.