The dispute between Yashwish Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando during the match in Colombo escalated from an on-field incident to public controversy on social media. The Indian batsman himself responded to the criticism from the renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle.
Jaiswal told Bhogle that conclusions cannot be drawn without knowing exactly what Fernando said on the field. He also categorically emphasized that India will not stand by if someone crosses the line and responds through action.
This entire incident occurred on the first day of the match in Colombo. Sri Lanka's fast bowler Fernando dismissed Yashwish Jaiswal, who was scoring 45 runs at the time. After taking the wicket, Fernando celebrated aggressively, which led to a verbal altercation between them, as well as physical contact.
Harsha Bhogle did not approve of Jaiswal's reaction. He believed that after being dismissed, the Indian batsman should have headed to the dressing room instead of engaging in a conflict with Fernando. Cricbuzz published a video with Bhogle's commentary on its Instagram, posing the question: 'Did Jaiswal cross the line?'
A new development occurred when Yashwish Jaiswal responded to Bhogle's opinion in the comments under the post. Jaiswal wrote: 'If you don't know what he said, please do not jump to conclusions. If someone crosses the line, we must let them know. This is India, we will fight and respond.'
Jaiswal's reaction raised a new question regarding the on-field incident. His statement suggests that the dispute was not limited only to Asitha Fernando's aggressive celebration. According to the Indian batsman, the Sri Lankan bowler also said something to which he reacted.
Nevertheless, Yashwish Jaiswal did not disclose what Fernando actually said. Full information about the conversation between the two players has also not become public, making it impossible to make definitive statements about how the argument began.