Prabath Jayasuriya Reprimanded for Damaging Boundary Wedge with Bat in IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026

Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been officially reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and handed one demerit point for abusing cricket equipment after his dismissal on the second day of the ongoing second Test against India in Colombo. The incident occurred on Monday, August 24, 2026, when a frustrated Jayasuriya struck the boundary wedges with his bat on his way back to the pavilion after being dismissed by India's left-arm spinner Manav Suthar with the final delivery of the day. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando Fined 25% Match Fees; Handed One Demerit Point Each.

Manav Suthar Dismisses Prabath Jayasuriya

Jayasuriya was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match." This marks his first offence within a 24-month period. He admitted to the charge and accepted the sanction proposed by Match Referee Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel, negating the need for a formal hearing. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, along with third umpire Rod Tucker and fourth umpire Prageeth Rambukwella.

Earlier Incidents in Colombo

Jayasuriya's reprimand makes him the third player to face disciplinary action in this contentious second Test of the ICC World Test Championship. On the opening day, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando were each fined 25% of their match fees and given one demerit point for their heated on-field confrontation.

The altercation between Jaiswal and Fernando transpired during the 17th over of India's first innings on Sunday, August 23, 2026. After Fernando dismissed Jaiswal for 45 following three consecutive boundaries in the same over, the Sri Lankan pacer gave an animated send-off. Jaiswal responded by confronting Fernando, leading to inappropriate physical contact where his helmet made contact with Fernando's head. Both players were found guilty of breaching Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct, related to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person”. Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva and teammates intervened to separate the players.

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match Details

The second Test, part of the ICC World Test Championship, is being played at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from August 23-27, 2026, with matches starting at 10:00 AM IST. India had declared their first innings at 503 for 9. At the close of play on Day 2, Sri Lanka were struggling at 8 for 2, following Jayasuriya's late dismissal. India had won the first Test in Galle by 165 runs, which took place from August 15-19, 2026. India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 2nd Test 2026, Day 3.

These recent incidents underscore a growing tension in the series, with players on both sides receiving sanctions for breaches of conduct, highlighting the high stakes and competitive intensity of international Test cricket.

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