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Ajay Jadeja warns Yashasvi Jaiswal after on‑field clash with Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando
✍️ Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 07:55 AM
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Ajay Jadeja cautioned Yashasvi Jaiswal that his aggressive exchange with Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando could attract ICC disciplinary action, a view echoed by India’s batting coach.
During a recent international encounter, India’s promising opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was involved in a heated verbal spat with Sri Lanka bowler Asitha Fernando. The confrontation unfolded on the field and quickly drew attention from officials and spectators alike.
Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja later addressed the incident, urging Jaiswal to think before speaking and warning that words once uttered cannot be taken back. Jadeja emphasized that aggressive behaviour could tarnish a young player’s reputation and invite formal scrutiny.
India’s batting coach concurred, stating that Jaiswal should have avoided the escalation and reminded him of the responsibilities that come with representing the nation at the highest level.
Match officials have now referred the episode to the ICC’s Code of Conduct panel, which will assess whether sanctions such as fines or suspension are warranted.
The episode serves as a reminder that on‑field temperament is closely monitored, and any breach can have immediate repercussions for a player’s career trajectory.
Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja later addressed the incident, urging Jaiswal to think before speaking and warning that words once uttered cannot be taken back. Jadeja emphasized that aggressive behaviour could tarnish a young player’s reputation and invite formal scrutiny.
India’s batting coach concurred, stating that Jaiswal should have avoided the escalation and reminded him of the responsibilities that come with representing the nation at the highest level.
Match officials have now referred the episode to the ICC’s Code of Conduct panel, which will assess whether sanctions such as fines or suspension are warranted.
The episode serves as a reminder that on‑field temperament is closely monitored, and any breach can have immediate repercussions for a player’s career trajectory.