Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken his silence after his heated on-field confrontation with Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo.

The incident took place after Jaiswal was dismissed on the opening day. The exchange between the two players became intense, with other players stepping in to prevent the situation from escalating further.

Jaiswal responds to criticism

The incident quickly attracted criticism from cricket fans and former players. Jaiswal subsequently responded to comments about the confrontation, asking people not to judge the incident without knowing what had been said between the two players.

He indicated that there was more to the exchange than what was visible on television and defended India's competitive attitude.

What happened between Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando?

Jaiswal had made a promising start before Fernando dismissed him. Following the dismissal, the two exchanged words and came face-to-face.

During the confrontation, Jaiswal's helmet came into contact with Fernando's forehead, adding to the seriousness of the incident. Teammates and officials intervened before the argument could escalate further.

The incident has since raised questions about whether the confrontation could lead to disciplinary action under the ICC's Code of Conduct.

India's coaching staff also reacted

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledged that Jaiswal should not have moved so close to Fernando during the confrontation.

The comments suggest that while competitive aggression is part of international cricket, players are still expected to maintain control when exchanges become heated.

Former players question Jaiswal's approach

Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja also criticised the incident and stressed the importance of being careful with words and actions on the field. The confrontation has therefore become a talking point beyond the match itself.

For now, Jaiswal's message is clear: he believes viewers should know the complete context before judging what happened between him and Fernando.

The incident has added another layer of drama to an already intense India-Sri Lanka Test series, with attention now also focused on whether the ICC will take any disciplinary action.