ICC fine on Jaiswal and Fernando sparks debate on player discipline

The ICC's response to the heated exchange in Colombo—where Jaiswal's helmet struck Fernando after an exuberant celebration—has drawn criticism from former India players. Manjrekar highlighted that the 25% match‑fee penalty and a single demerit point fall short of the seriousness of the incident. He called for harsher measures to protect the integrity of the game and to send a clear signal that aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.