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Players May Repeat Such Behaviour: Manjrekar On ICCs Jaiswal-Fernando Action

International Cricket Council: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the International Cricket Councils handling of the altercation between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo, saying leniency over such incidents could encourage players to repeat similar behaviour. Manjrekar, who has previously spoken out against on-field misconduct, took to social media to express his concern while referring to Jaiswals incident as well as a recent controversy involving Indias young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Dear @icc & @bcci, Vaibhav for Ind A recently & now Jaiswal if you keep letting them get away with such behaviour, you train them to repeat such behaviour. Its not good for the sport & crucially their own future too, Manjrekar posted on X. Jaiswal and Fernando were involved in a heated exchange after the Indian opener was dismissed during the second Test against Sri Lanka. The confrontation escalated when Jaiswals helmet struck Fernandos forehead. The ICC subsequently imposed a fine of 25 per cent of the match fee and one demerit point on both players for their involvement. Jaiswal later clarified his actions following criticism of the confrontation. Manjrekars comments also brought attention to the recent controversy involving 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during Indias A teams engagements against Sri Lanka A. Sooryavanshi was involved in a physical altercation with Sri Lanka A player Vishen Halambage after a match. Manjrekar had strongly criticised the incident and said at the time that, had he been part of the India A management, he would have dropped Sooryavanshi for the following game to send a clear message that physical confrontations cannot be accepted. Manjrekars comments also brought attention to the recent controversy involving 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during Indias A teams engagements against Sri Lanka A. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories If you dont know what he said, then please dont make your judgement. If anyone crosses the line, we need to let them know this India will fight and reply, Jaiswal wrote in the comments section. Article Source: IANS

26 Aug 2026 11:58 am