Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando have both been fined 25% of their match fees for "inappropriate physical contact" during the first day's play in the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo on Sunday. Both players have also had a demerit point added to their respective disciplinary records.
The incident in question, which an ICC statement described as "a confrontation", took place after Asitha dismissed Jaiswal off the last ball of the 17th over on the first morning.
"Jaiswal walked towards Fernando and the two exchanged words, following which Fernando moved his head towards Jaiswal," the statement described. "In response, Jaiswal leant in, resulting in their heads making contact."
This was in breach of Article 2.12 of the ICC's code of conduct for players and player support personnel. Neither Jaiswal nor Asitha had committed a similar offence that involved a demerit point in the 24-month period leading up to Sunday.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50% of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.
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