India A team vs. Australia A The match at Mackay’s Great Barrier Arena was marred by controversy on day four over ball-tampering issues. The referee put the ball back before the game started, sparking protests IndiaA player.
referee Sean Craig The India A players said: “When you scratch the ball, we change the ball. Stop discussing, let’s start playing.” Despite their appeals, Craig stood firm and insisted there would be no further discussion.
Ishan KishanIt was unhappy with the decision and received a dissent warning after calling it “very stupid”. Craig responded, “You will be reported for dissent. This is inappropriate behavior. It is because of your (team) actions that we changed the ball.”
Former Victoria player Craig has been umpireing cricket matches since 2019. Australian CricketThe rules state that players found to have altered the condition of the ball will face a ban.
Australia A successfully chased down the target of 224 runs by taking 7 wickets. Nathan McSweeney India A played a key role in their unbeaten score of 88 runs.
The next unofficial Test match will begin on November 7 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
