Umpires change ball in India A v Australia A cricket match

India A’s players were incensed after the umpires changed the ball they were using in the match against Australia A in Mackay, with the furore delaying the start of play.

In scenes captured on the Cricket Australia and Foxtel live stream, umpire Shawn Craig was seen speaking with India A’s players, explaining why the ball was changed overnight.

India A players converge around umpire Shawn Craig in Mackay. Credit: Getty Images

The India A players appeared to be dismayed by the decision.

Craig could be heard saying via stump microphones: “You scratch it, we change the ball. There will be no more discussion, let’s play. This is not a discussion, you will be playing with that ball.”

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