India, Aug. 24 -- Yashasvi Jaiswal might have issued a justification for his actions on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, but the opening batter continues to face flak for seemingly 'headbutting' Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando after being provoked. The incident happened on the opening day of the Colombo Test, where tempers flared between Jaiswal and Fernando after the former was bowled by the speedster. The opener was given a send0-off and Jaiswal responded by charging back and almost coming to blows.

On Monday, before the start of the second day, Jaiswal responded to the criticism with a social media comment, defending his actions and saying that no one knew what was actually said to him in the middle. He ended his ...