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Jurel Reveals Jaiswal's Fury: Asitha Fernando's Nonstop Abuse Sparked On-Field Clash
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Moneycontrol•25-09-2026, 12:23
Jurel Reveals Jaiswal's Fury: Asitha Fernando's Nonstop Abuse Sparked On-Field Clash
- •Dhruv Jurel revealed the heated exchange between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo stemmed from Fernando's continuous verbal abuse.
- •The incident occurred after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal, who was five runs short of his half-century, leading to a near head-butt confrontation.
- •Jurel, who was part of the playing XI, explained that Jaiswal was quietly walking back when the Sri Lankan pacer started abusing him.
- •Jaiswal reportedly told Fernando that while normal aggression is acceptable, abusing is not.
- •Jurel emphasized that Jaiswal, despite his feisty nature, never initiates sledging and is always focused on his batting, but will retaliate if provoked.
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According to Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal was quietly walking back to the pavilion after being dismissed when Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando started hurling non-stop abuses at him. Jaiswal then turned around to confront Fernando, stating that while normal aggression after taking a wicket is acceptable, verbal abuse is not.
The ICC fined both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando 25 percent of their match fees and handed them one demerit point each for breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct regarding inappropriate physical contact.
Dhruv Jurel stated that Yashasvi Jaiswal is never the one to start sledging and remains entirely focused on his batting, though he will give a stern response if provoked.
