India ‘A’ lose to Oz ‘A’ by 7 wickets amid ball-change drama involving Kishan

Ishan Kishan of India ‘A’ argues with umpire Shawn Craig prior to Day Four against Oz ‘A’ yesterday. Pic/Getty Images

India ‘A' wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was embroiled in a ball-change controversy, facing accusations of "inappropriate behaviour" during their seven-wicket defeat to Australia ‘A' on the final day of the first ‘unofficial Test' here on Sunday.

However, even before play began, a group of Indian players were involved in a heated exchange with umpire Shawn Craig after the change of ball at the start of Day Four.

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Umpire Craig was heard in the stump microphone explaining his decision to change the ball: "Scratch it, we change the ball... no more discussion, let's play."
Kishan retorted: "So we are going to play with this ball… that's a very stupid decision."

To which Craig responded: "Excuse me, you'll be on report for dissent. That's inappropriate behaviour. Because of your actions, we changed the ball."

However, Cricket Australia later issued a statement, saying Kishan will not be charged with dissent after match officials clarified the ball was changed "due to deterioration".

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