ICC Reviews Yashasvi Jaiswal's Conduct After Altercation in Colombo Test
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal faces potential ICC sanctions after a physical altercation with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo. The incident, involving a headbutt, is classified as a Level 4 offence under ICC rules, carrying penalties from a five-match suspension to a lifetime ban. The ICC may also review Fernando's conduct following his wicket celebration. Past incidents involving Jaiswal's on-field behavior have been noted, and disciplinary actions depend on the investigation's findings.
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news18 broke this story on 23 Aug, 06:58 am. Other outlets followed.