The ICC has fined Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka player Asitha Fernando 25 per cent of their match fees after a tense exchange on the field. The incident took place on 24 August 2026 during the Test match in Colombo. During the fixture, Jaiswal struck Fernando with his head while on the square, prompting disciplinary review from match officials. Both Cricinfo and the ICC confirmed the penalties issued to the players for inappropriate behaviour.
Following the ruling, Jaiswal accepted the sanction but maintained his position. He stated that he did the right thing during the heated moment. Speaking to Indulge Express, he insisted that India would continue to fight hard in their next matches despite the recent incident.