Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Jaiswal-Fernando Altercation Draws Strong Criticism From Wasim Jaffer
Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed by Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando on Monday.
After being bowled out, Jaiswal was seen pressing his helmet against his forehead.
The two players then had a heated physical exchange.
Officials said both players broke a rule about inappropriate physical contact.
The rule applies to contact with players, officials, or spectators on the pitch.
Jaiswal admitted that he broke the rule.
He was given a 25% fine and one demerit point.
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer said Jaiswal’s behavior was unacceptable.
Jaffer suggested frustration over his recent performances may have contributed.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando were involved in a heated physical altercation.
The incident followed Jaiswal being clean-bowled by Fernando on Monday.
Jaiswal was seen pressing his helmet against his forehead after the dismissal.
Both players were found to have violated Article 2.12 of the Code of Conduct.
Jaiswal admitted the infraction, receiving a 25% fine and one demerit point.
- Who
- Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando; former cricketer Wasim Jaffer criticized Jaiswal.
- What
- Jaiswal and Fernando were involved in a physical altercation, and both were found to have violated Article 2.12 of the Code of Conduct.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- On the pitch after Jaiswal was clean-bowled.
- Why
- The articles do not establish a definitive cause; Jaffer speculated that frustration with Jaiswal’s performances may have played a role.
- Players involved
- Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando
- Incident
- A heated physical altercation occurred after Jaiswal was dismissed.
- Rule cited
- Article 2.12 of the Code of Conduct
- Violation
- Inappropriate physical contact with a player, official, or spectator on the pitch
- Jaiswal’s penalty
- A 25% fine and one demerit point
- Jaiswal’s response
- He admitted the infraction
- Public criticism
- Wasim Jaffer called the behavior totally unacceptable for a role model