India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando have been fined 25 per cent of their match fees for their on-field clash during the first day of the second Test in Colombo.
Both players have also received one demerit point.
What led to the physical confrontation between the two players?
The incident happened after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal in the 17th over of India’s first innings. Jaiswal walked up to the Sri Lankan bowler and the two had an argument. Fernando then moved closer to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jaiswal also stepped forward. Their heads touched during the exchange.
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Did the ICC conduct a formal disciplinary hearing?
‘Both players admitted the offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for formal hearings,’ ICC said in a statement.
Which specific rule of the ICC Code of Conduct was violated?
‘Both players were found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).
What was the prior disciplinary record of both players?
‘In addition to this, one demerit point each has been added to the disciplinary records of Fernando and Jaiswal, both of whom did not have any previous offences in the preceding 24-month period,’ the statement added.
How did Yashasvi Jaiswal defend his actions after the incident?
Before the second day’s play began, Jaiswal explained his side of the incident. He said that people should not judge him without knowing what Fernando had said. Jaiswal added that if someone crosses the line then India will stand up and respond. ‘If you don’t know what he said then please don’t make your judgment if anyone cross the line we need to let them know this India will fight and reply’.
Who reported the breach and what are the standard penalties for Level 1 offences?
On-field officials Ahsan Raza and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, along with third umpire Rod Tucker and fourth umpire Prageeth Rambukwella, reported the incident. A Level 1 offence can lead to a warning as the lowest punishment while the highest penalty is a fine of 50 per cent of the match fee. Players can also receive one or two demerit points.