The ICC has sanctioned 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 made physical contact with Fernando with his head while on the square, leading to sanctions from match officials. Both Cricinfo and the ICC verified the fines issued to the players for inappropriate behaviour.
Following the ruling, Jaiswal accepted the sanction but stood by his move. He stated that he was justified during the heated moment. Speaking to Indulge Express, he stressed that India would continue to fight hard in their next matches despite the recent confrontation.