Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fluent 45 off 53 balls before his dismissal
A heated exchange followed as Jaiswal confronted Asitha Fernando
Sri Lankan players intervened quickly to separate the two players
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s promising start in the second Test against Sri Lanka came to an end on 45, but his dismissal was only the beginning of the drama. The Indian opener had looked in good touch in Colombo, striking nine boundaries in a 53-ball knock and helping India recover after the early loss of KL Rahul.
Jaiswal, however, missed out on a half-century when Asitha Fernando got one to come back in and crash into the stumps via an inside edge, leaving India 66/2.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Fight With Asitha Fernando After Dismissal
The real flashpoint came immediately after the wicket. Fernando celebrated the dismissal and appeared to say something as Jaiswal began his walk back towards the pavilion. The Indian opener did not continue towards the dressing room. Instead, he turned around and walked back towards the Sri Lankan fast bowler.
What followed was a tense confrontation between the two. Jaiswal and Fernando exchanged words before coming into close contact, with the moment escalating as both players banged their hands against each other. Sri Lankan players quickly stepped in, separating the pair and preventing the confrontation from escalating further.
The Yashasvi Jaiswal fight with Asitha Fernando quickly became one of the biggest talking points from Day 1, with footage of the incident spreading across social media. Reports described the exchange as a heated altercation following Fernando’s wicket celebration.
Jaiswal Falls After Promising Start Against Sri Lanka
The incident capped an eventful innings for Jaiswal, who had looked far more assured after a mixed outing in the opening Test at Galle. He got India moving with a series of crisp boundaries and raced to 45, appearing set to bring up a half-century.
Fernando, though, had the final word with the ball. After conceding boundaries earlier in the over, the Sri Lankan pacer switched angles and produced a delivery that curved back into Jaiswal. The left-hander attempted to punch through the off side but got a substantial inside edge, which sent the ball onto the stumps.
It was a crucial breakthrough for Sri Lanka and another chapter in what had already become an intense contest between the two sides. Jaiswal eventually departed for 45 off 53 balls, but the moment that followed ensured his dismissal would remain a major talking point from the Colombo Test.
