India A were cleared of ball tampering in the first unofficial Test against Australia A; No action will be taken against Kishan – Firstpost

The India A cricket team has been cleared of allegations of ball tampering during the first unofficial Test against Australia A in Mackay, Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement. The fourth day of the first Test was the center stage for controversy on Sunday after the visitors were accused of ball tampering during the match. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan was also given a warning for “inappropriate behaviour”. No further action will be taken against Kishan.

In the statement made by Cricket Australia, it was stated that the ball change was not due to tampering, but to the “deterioration” of the ball. “The ball used in the fourth innings of the match was replaced due to malfunction,” a Cricket Australia spokesman said. Australian Associated Press. “The captain and manager of both teams were informed of the decision before the start of the game. The report also stated that no precautions would be taken.

Ahead of Sunday’s match, match officials informed India A players that the ball had been replaced due to tampering and scratches were visible on the ball. “When you scratch, we change the ball. “No more discussion, let’s play,” said referee Shawn Craig.

Ishan Kishan was unhappy with the referee’s decision and India A’s players and match officials soon got into an argument with the match officials. “So do we have to play this ball? This is such a stupid decision,” Kishan had questioned. It was then that Craig warned Kishan that he would be reported for dissent. “Excuse me. You will be reported for dissent. This is inappropriate behavior,” Craig said.

2.15 of the Australian Cricket Code of Conduct. According to the article, tampering with the ball is an offense for which the player can be punished. “Any action(s) that may change the condition of the ball, which is not specifically permitted under Law 41.3.2, may be considered unfair conduct,” the rule states.

“Referees shall use their judgment to apply the principle that actions taken to maintain or improve the condition of the ball are permissible provided that no artificial substance is used. “No action intended to damage the condition of the ball or to hasten its deterioration shall be permitted.”

India A had set a target of 225 runs against Australia A on the fourth and final day of the unofficial Test. Skipper Nathan McSweeney (88*) and Beau Webster (61*) put on an unbeaten 141-run stand for the fourth wicket to help Australia A win by seven wickets. Melbourne will host the second unofficial Test between the two teams from November 7.