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Yashasvi Jaiswal in fight with Sri Lanka bowler - (Source: AFP)
India star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal hogged the internet during Sri Lanka's tour when he got into a physical altercation with Sri Lanka bowler Asitha Fernando. The southpaw was heavily criticised for his actions because he gave a headbutt to the Sri Lanka star.
It has been over a month since the incident, and the ICC punished both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando for the altercation. Meanwhile, in the latest events, Dhruv Jurel, speaking to Aakash Chopra, shed light on the incident.
Dhruv Jurel Defends Yashasvi Jaiswal, criticises Asitha Fernando
Dhruv Jurel, who was part of the India squad during the Sri Lanka tour, revealed that Asitha Fernando hurled abuses at Yashasvi Jaiswal after the southpaw got out, which angered the RR opener. Jurel added that Yashasvi was fine with an aggressive celebration, but derogatory slang got him furious.
“When he got out, he was quietly walking towards the dressing room. He turned back after Asitha Fernando abused him. Jaiswal told us that normal aggression is fine, but one should not cross the line by abusing. Yashasvi is not the kind of guy who initiates a fight. However, if the opponent has poked him or anyone in the team, then we will give it back,” Dhruv Jurel remarked.
What Exactly Happened Between Yashasvi And Asitha Fernando?
The incident occurred in the 2nd Test when Asitha Fernando bowled a peach of a delivery and uprooted Yashasvi Jaiswal's off-stump. The Sri Lankan seamer was animated and celebrated aggressively, knowing it was a big wicket.
Yashasvi was upset and started walking back to the pavilion with his head hanging in shame. However, he immedietly turned back after something was said by the bowler Asitha Fernando, which resulted in Jaiswal getting angry and returning to confront the right-arm seamer.
The matter lit up in no seconds and the two players gave a headbutt to each other before rest of the squad separated the two and asked Jaiswal to go to the dressing room.
Watch the Yashasvi Jaiswal-Asitha Fernando headbutt video below:
Jaiswal Escaped Match Ban By ICC
Yashasvi Jaiswal escaped a match ban and was slapped with 25% of his match fees and one demerit point for inappropriate physical contact. It is Jaiswal's first massive offence in last 24 months, which is why he won't serve any match suspension.
Asitha Fernando was also fined 25% of his match fees for provokation. Notably, it was his first offence as well in the last 24 months. Both players were found guilty of breaching ICC Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
ICC Article 2.12: “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).”
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