The final day of the first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A was packed with drama, as umpire Shawn Craig accused Ruturaj Gaikwad and his team of ball tampering just before play resumed. With Australia A needing just 86 runs to win, tensions escalated as the Indian players took the field and were unexpectedly handed a new ball. When they questioned the change, the umpire firmly stated that the Indian side had scratched the ball, leaving no room for further discussion. Also Read: He Must Be Kicking Himself Says Aakash Chopra on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Poor Dismissal This abrupt decision triggered a heated exchange between the Indian players and the match officials, with Indian captain Gaikwad voicing his frustration. The entire conversation was captured on the stump microphone, fueling the fire situation. Umpire: “When you scratch it, we change the ball. No more discussion, let’s play. This is not a discussion." Ishan Kishan: "So we have to play with this ball?" Umpire: "You're playing with that ball." Ishan Kishan: "That's a very stupid decision." Craig quickly reprimanded the young wicketkeeper for his comments and warned him that he could be up against serious disciplinary action. Umpire: "Excuse me. You will be on report for dissent. That is very inappropriate behaviour. You scratch it, we change the ball." If it is determined that India A players deliberately altered the ball's condition, Cricket Australia’s code of conduct could impose sanctions on those involved, including potential bans. Australia A secured a convincing victory as play resumed, with captain Nathan McSweeney and Beau Webster both hitting unbeaten fifties to guide their team to a seven-wicket win. The second unofficial Test is set to begin on November 7 at the MCG.