Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has escaped a suspension but has been handed a hefty fine following his altercation with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando. Jaiswal appeared to headbutt the SL pacer after being provoked following his dismissal. The ICC has slapped a fine of 25 per cent of their match fee, which amounts to ₹3.75 Lakh.

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has escaped a suspension but has been handed a hefty fine following his altercation with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando. Jaiswal appeared to headbutt the SL pacer after being provoked following his dismissal. The ICC has slapped a fine of 25 per cent of their match fee, which amounts to ₹3.75 Lakh.

Why was Jaiswal fined?

Fernando and Jaiswal clashed in the 17th over after the former dismissed the Indian batter, with an exchange of words leading to a head-to-head confrontation. Both players admitted the offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by ICC Match Referee Andy Pycroft.

As a result, no formal hearings were required. Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fee and were handed one demerit point each. As per the latest information surrounding match fees, Jaiswal makes ₹15 lakh per test match. A 25% fine would result in the Rajasthan Royals opener being docked ₹3.75 Lakh.