Watch: "Don't say it" — Ajay Jadeja slams Yashasvi Jaiswal over heated clash with Asitha Fernando in IND vs SL 2nd Test

Former India star Ajay Jadeja criticised Yashasvi Jaiswal over his heated exchange with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo. Jadeja said Jaiswal should not get involved in verbal banter if he cannot handle the same treatment when he is batting.

The incident took place after Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 off 53 balls by Fernando on Day 1. The Sri Lankan pacer gave Jaiswal an animated send-off, which led to a heated exchange between the two players. Jaiswal turned back and confronted Fernando, with his helmet making contact with the bowler before other players stepped in to separate them.

Speaking on Sony Sports, Jadeja said Jaiswal should not have allowed the situation to become physical. He also suggested that players should be careful about what they say on the field and be ready to accept the same banter when they are batting. 

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What happened — Jaiswal bowled for 45, sparks heated exchange with Asitha Fernando on Day 1

Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 runs off 53 balls by Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando on Day 1 of the second Test in Colombo. The dismissal came in the 17th over of India's first innings, when the ball took the thick inside edge of Jaiswal's bat and deflected onto the stumps.

After taking the wicket, Fernando gave Jaiswal an animated send-off. Jaiswal turned back and confronted the Sri Lankan pacer, leading to a heated exchange between the two players. During the confrontation, Jaiswal's helmet made contact with Fernando.

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The situation quickly became tense as other players stepped in to separate the two cricketers. Jaiswal then walked off the field after the heated exchange. The incident took place during the morning session at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo and quickly became one of the talking points from Day 1.

"If you can't take it back, don't say it" — Jadeja's full reaction explained

Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja shared his thoughts on the heated exchange between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando. Jadeja said physical contact is a serious matter and should not be part of on-field banter. He also compared the incident with Jaiswal's earlier verbal exchange with Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella during the first Test.

"It is dangerous territory. There is no doubt about that. Physical contact is a different thing. In the last match, Jaiswal was on the other side. He was fielding, and he said things to Niroshan Dickwella, and we said that banter is nice as long as there is nothing wrong with your language," Jadeja said on Sony Sports Network.

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Jadeja stressed that players should be ready to accept the same banter that they give to their opponents. "The same thing happened, but if someone cannot laugh at himself, he shouldn't laugh at others. If you can't take it back, don't say it to others either while standing on the ground," he added.

Fans react — Cricket fraternity divided over Jaiswal-Fernando send-off row

The heated exchange between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando has sparked mixed reactions among cricket fans. While some fans criticised Jaiswal for reacting strongly to Fernando's send-off, others felt that the Sri Lankan pacer also played a part in making the situation more heated.

The incident quickly became a talking point among cricket fans, with opinions divided on social media. Some supporters defended Jaiswal and said emotions can run high during a Test match. Others agreed with Ajay Jadeja's comments and felt that players should be able to accept the same banter they give to their opponents. Here is how the fans reacted on X:

The incident has also renewed the debate over on-field sledging and send-offs in modern cricket. While competitive banter remains part of the game, many fans believe physical contact should never be involved. The Jaiswal-Fernando exchange has therefore left the cricket fraternity divided over where the line should be drawn.