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Yashasvi Jaiswal had a heated altercation with Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando after being dismissed for 45.

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India’s Jaiswal allegedly headbutted Sri Lanka’s Fernando after dismissal (45) on Day 1 of the Colombo Test. Captains intervened. This Level 4 ICC offence carries severe penalties.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando exchange words during day one of the second Test. (AP Photo)

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is in trouble after a heated altercation with Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando on Day 1 of the second Test that got underway in Colombo on Sunday morning. Jaiswal appeared to have headbutted Fernando after being irked by the send-off, having been bowled by the fast bowler when batting on 45.

The incident occurred on the final delivery of the 17th over when Jaiswal, after crashing three fours in four deliveries off Fernando, got an inside edge in the same over to be bowled.

A disappointed Jaiswal started walking off the field but turned around, having not taken kindly to the send-off from Fernando. The two exchanged words, but things took an ugly turn when Jaiswal seemed to be headbutting Fernando, who also refused to back down.

However, the pair was quickly separated by the Sri Lankan captain, Dhananjaya de Silva.

Leading 1-0 in the two-match Test series, India opted to bat first and reached 88/1 at the lunch interval on Sunday.

Will Jaiswal, Fernando Be Punished?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) classifies physical assault and acts of violence as Level 4 offences – the most serious category of misconduct.

Article 2.18 covers the physical assault of a player, support staff member, umpire, match referee, spectator, or any other person. A player or official can breach this rule by intentionally or recklessly causing bodily harm or injury.

Article 2.19 deals specifically with acts of violence on the field, including kicking, punching, or fighting another player, official, umpire, referee, spectator, or any other person.

Both offences are not applicable to Levels 1, 2, or 3 and fall exclusively under Level 4. The punishment is severe, with penalties ranging from a ban of at least five Test matches or 10 ODIs to a life ban for the player or official involved, depending on the seriousness of the offence.

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