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The heated exchange between Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando on the first day of the second Test match being played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo has gained momentum. The matter has now come under the disciplinary monitoring of the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to the aggressive send-off given by Fernando after being dismissed for 45 runs and the subsequent physical confrontation (helmet collision) between the two players. After this incident, questions are being raised in social media and cricket circles whether the young Indian opener is in danger of a ban.
What was the whole controversy in Colombo Test?
This incident occurred in the 17th over of the Indian innings. At the beginning of the over, Yashasvi Jaiswal took an aggressive approach and hit fours on Fernando’s balls, but the last ball of the over took the inner edge of the bat and hit the stumps directly. After the fall of the wicket, Fernando celebrated in a very aggressive manner and gave the send-off to Jaiswal.
Instead of returning to the pavilion, Yashasvi turned towards the bowler. Both the players came very close to each other and during this, there was exchange of words as well as physical contact (head-butt like situation) between them. Fellow batsmen and on-field umpires had to immediately intervene and calm down the matter.
What does ICC’s code of conduct and ban rule say?
The ICC Code of Conduct has very strict provisions to deal with aggression and physical contact on the field:
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Articles 2.12 and 2.18: This rule pertains to inappropriate physical contact or physical assault with a player, umpire or match official during an international match.
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Level-1 and Level-2 violations: If the match referee considers it to be only an instantaneous heating of the field (Level 1), a fine of 50% to 100% of the match fee and 1 to 2 demerit points are awarded. If it is considered an intentional aggressive physical confrontation (Level 2), the player may receive 3 to 4 demerit points.
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Bain’s mathematics: Under ICC rules, a player cannot be banned in a rolling 24-month period. 4 demerit points On completion, suspension is given for 1 Test match or 2 ODI/T20 International matches.
Will Yashasvi Jaiswal really be banned?
There are no old demerit points recorded in the account of Yashasvi Jaiswal during the last 24 months. In such a situation, suspension (Ban) can be imposed on them only if the match referee finds the incident extremely serious i.e. Level 2 serious offense (resulting in 4 full demerit points) Or enter the Level-3 category.
If the match referee and umpire consider it to be an altercation and light contact, then both players (Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando) can be issued a warning with a deduction of match fee and 1 to 2 demerit points.
Learning from cricket experts and old sayings
Cricket experts believe that Yashasvi Jaiswal is the main pillar of the Indian team and in view of the upcoming important tours, he needs to control his aggression. In the past, even during domestic cricket (Duleep Trophy 2022), there have been situations like the captain sending him out of the field due to excessive sledging on the field and the match referee warning him of action. The official picture of the ICC’s decision will become clear only after the final report of the match officials and review of the video footage.