# Dhruv Jurel reveals what triggered Jaiswal clash with Fernando

2026-09-25T13:06:52+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Nearly a month after the on-field confrontation between India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo, India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has disclosed what sparked the exchange. The incident occurred on Day 1 of the second Test after Fernando dismissed Jaiswal, who had scored 45 runs. Fernando celebrated with an animated send-off, and Jaiswal turned back from the dressing room to confront him. According to Jurel, speaking to former India batter Aakash Chopra, Jaiswal told him Fernando was 'abusing him nonstop' after the wicket. Jaiswal did not object to the celebration but said personal abuse was unacceptable. Both players were later sanctioned by the International Cricket Council for Code of Conduct breaches. Jurel, also Jaiswal's Rajasthan Royals teammate, said Jaiswal never starts verbal exchanges but responds when provoked.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Times of India offers the most detailed account, including direct quotes from Jurel about the verbal abuse and Jaiswal's response. NDTV Sports provides a brief summary without Jurel's specific claim about the abuse, focusing on the clash itself. Neither source is pro-government or government-critical on this sports story, both are neutral-report, though Times of India's fuller reporting gives more context to Jaiswal's actions. The ICC's sanction, which both sources confirm, shows the incident was deemed a breach of conduct regardless of the trigger.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/he-was-abusing-him-nonstop-dhruv-jurel-reveals-what-triggered-yashavi-jaiswals-clash-with-asitha-fernando/articleshow/134478771.cms>
  Straight reporting with direct quotes from Jurel, no editorial slant.
- sports.ndtv.com (neutral report) <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/truth-behind-yashasvi-jaiswals-fiery-on-field-clash-with-sri-lanka-finally-revealed-by-india-star-12097855#publisher=newsstand>
  Same brief summary as source 2, no additional detail.
- sports.ndtv.com (neutral report) <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/truth-behind-yashasvi-jaiswals-fiery-on-field-clash-with-sri-lanka-finally-revealed-by-india-star-12097855>
  Same brief summary as source 2, no additional detail.

Tags: Asitha Fernando, Dhruv Jurel, ICC, India, Sri Lanka, Yashasvi Jaiswal
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