Jaiswal, Fernando fined after on-field confrontation in Colombo Test

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando were each fined 25 percent of their match fee and given one demerit point by the International Cricket Council on August 24, 2026, following a head-to-head confrontation on the opening day of the second Test in Colombo. The incident occurred on August 23 during the morning session at the Sinhalese Sports Club, after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal for 45. The altercation began in the 17th over of India's first innings. After Jaiswal struck three boundaries in the over, Fernando bowled him with an inswinger. The Sri Lankan pacer delivered an animated sendoff toward the departing batter.