Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya reprimanded for Code breach in Test vs India

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been officially reprimanded and received one demerit point from the International Cricket Council for breaching its Code of Conduct during the second Test against India in Colombo. The sanction was imposed on August 25, 2026, following an incident at the end of the second day's play at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

Jayasuriya was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, or fixtures and fittings during an international match. The incident occurred after he was dismissed by Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar on the final delivery of the day. As he walked back to the pavilion, Jayasuriya struck the boundary wedges with his bat and also threw his gloves in frustration.

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, along with third umpire Rod Tucker and fourth umpire Prageeth Rambukwella. Match referee Andy Pycroft proposed the sanction, which Jayasuriya admitted to and accepted, meaning no formal hearing was required. The penalty falls within the range for a Level 1 offence, which can include a...