Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following their confrontation on Day 1 of the second Test in Colombo. Both players received fines of 25 percent of their match fees and one demerit point for breaching the code of conduct.
Jaiswal scored 45 off 53 balls, hitting nine boundaries, before Fernando bowled him during the morning session on Day 1 (Sunday, August 23) in Colombo. The Men in Blue scored 475/8 on Day 2 before rain interrupted play at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 95 runs when play stopped.
ICC Sanctions Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando for Code of Conduct Breach
The ICC confirmed that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Both players admitted the offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft, avoiding formal hearings.
"Both players were found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match),” the statement read.
both players received fines of 25 percent of their match fees and one demerit point each. The ICC confirmed that neither player had committed an offence during the previous 24 months, so neither faced a suspension. Notably, the demerit points will remain on their disciplinary records for two years.
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