Colombo Test sees third ICC punishment as Jayasuriya joins Jaiswal, Fernando
Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been sanctioned by the ICC for damaging boundary equipment during a Test match against India. This marks the third disciplinary incident in the ongoing series following previous confrontations between other players.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing disciplinary challenges in international cricket and the strict enforcement of the ICC Code of Conduct regarding player behavior.
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has become the third player to be officially sanctioned during the ongoing second Test against India in Colombo, adding another disciplinary flashpoint to a match that had already been marred by the ugly confrontation between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando.Jayasuriya was on Tuesday handed an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day's play of the Colombo Test.The left-arm spinner was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match”.It was Jayasuriya's first offence in a 24-month period, the ICC said.“Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has become the third player to be sanctioned for an incident during the second ICC World Test Championship contest against…
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