Cricket Pundits SAY ICC Got Yashasvi Jaiswal Incident Wrong, New Video Sparks Fresh Debate

Published : Aug 25, 2026, 05:12 PM IST

A new video has sparked fresh debate over the Yashasvi Jaiswal incident, with cricket pundits questioning whether the ICC interpreted the episode correctly. Here’s what the latest footage shows.

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Jaiswal and Fernando Fined for On-Field Altercation

Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando were each fined 25% of their match fee by the ICC for their heated exchange during the second Test.

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ICC's Official Statement on the Jaiswal-Fernando Incident

The ICC stated both players were responsible, claiming Fernando initiated the argument, leading to a physical confrontation where their heads made contact.

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New Video Footage Sparks Controversy Over ICC's Ruling

Fresh video evidence has surfaced, leading many, including journalists, to question the accuracy of the ICC's official account of the on-field spat.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Hits Back at Critics on Social Media

Jaiswal responded to criticism by commenting on a video, stating, 'If someone crosses the line, India will fight back and respond.' He urged fans not to judge.

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Journalist Calls ICC Statement 'Factually Incorrect'

Sri Lankan journalist Andrew Fidel Fernando strongly refuted the ICC's claim that Fernando moved his head towards Jaiswal, calling the statement 'factually incorrect'.

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