'Yashasvi Jaiswal shouldn't have gone so close': Team India coach on heated exchange
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak addressed a heated on-field confrontation between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando. Kotak noted that while such exchanges occur in the heat of the moment, players should maintain professional distance.
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On-field conduct in professional sports often sparks debates regarding player discipline and the spirit of the game.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has reacted to the heated exchange between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the opening day of the second Test in Colombo. Kotak said such incidents can happen in the heat of the moment, but felt that Jaiswal should not have gone so close to the Sri Lankan bowler.Jaiswal and Fernando were involved in a tense confrontation during the first session on Sunday.The India opener was batting well on 45 when Fernando dismissed him in the 17th over.
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