Ugly scenes! Jaiswal, Fernando clash after heated send-off in Colombo - Watch
Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando were involved in a heated on-field confrontation during the second Test match in Colombo. The incident occurred after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal, leading to a tense exchange that required intervention from the Sri Lankan captain.
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High-profile on-field altercations in international cricket often lead to disciplinary reviews and highlight the intense competitive pressure in Test series.
NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando were involved in a heated exchange during the first session of the second Test in Colombo on Sunday, with the India opener confronting the bowler after receiving an animated send-off.Jaiswal had been well set on 45 when Fernando finally found a way through his defence in the 17th over. The Sri Lankan pacer celebrated emphatically after dismissing the batter and appeared to exchange words with him.Jaiswal initially walked away but then turned back towards Fernando, leading to a tense confrontation between the two players.
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