India A players were left in disbelief following a contentious umpiring decision on Day 2 of their second unofficial Test against Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With no Decision Review System (DRS) available, Australia A’s opener, Marcus Harris, survived a crucial appeal despite appearing to edge a ball to first slip.
The incident occurred while Harris was batting on 48. India A’s off-spinner Tanush Kotian bowled a sharp delivery that drifted in before turning away, seemingly catching the edge of Harris’ bat before landing safely in the slip fielder’s hands. But the on-field umpire was unmoved, signalling Harris as not out.
The lack of DRS intensified India A’s frustration, as they were convinced Harris had edged the ball. “Edge and he’s out. No, he’s not! The Indians cannot believe it,” exclaimed the commentator, describing the disbelief on the field.
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Harris, who ultimately scored a pivotal 74 runs, played a crucial role in helping Australia A reach a total of 223, securing a 62-run lead. The opener’s survival was especially significant as he competes for a spot in Australia’s senior team, and his half-century was a key contribution amidst a middle-order collapse.
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During Australia A’s innings, tensions continued to rise. In the 28th over, India A’s pacer Prasidh Krishna asked umpire Gerard Abood to inspect the ball, noting some mud accumulation that seemed to impact its seam. Abood, however, dismissed the request, signaling the players to proceed. Frustrated by the umpire’s decision, Krishna’s irritation was evident. After his appeal for a ball change was ignored, he fired the next delivery at Harris, who defended it back to him. In an expression of his frustration, Krishna hurled the ball back toward Harris, a moment commentator Rob Quiney highlighted.
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Quiney observed the build-up, noting Krishna’s earlier request to re-examine the ball. “A bit of frustration… he wanted the umpire to have a second look at it,” Quiney remarked, underscoring the tension that had built up over the series of decisions.
