In the first unofficial Test match played between Australia-A and India-A in Mackay, India had to face the defeat by 7 wickets. During the match, India A was accused of ball tampering. According to officials, Indian players had tampered with the ball and changed its shape to create pressure against Australia.

Cricket Australia then confirmed that they had no evidence that the ball had been tampered with. Meanwhile, former legendary player David Warner praised the Australia Cricket Board. The board resolved the issue as quickly as possible, he said.

Umpires or match referees should stand here and answer questions – David Warner

David Warner said that if the umpires feel something has happened then follow-up should be done. He also stressed that umpires and match referees should answer all the questions. Warner, while speaking to reporters after becoming the captain of Sydney Thunder, said,

I think the final decision lies with CA, right? They resolved this matter as quickly as possible because India is coming here in this summer season. But if the umpires feel that something has happened, I am sure it will be followed up. Umpires or match referees should stand here and answer questions. I think the match referee should come out and talk to his staff, who are the umpires, and if they are adamant on decisions, you have to stand up to it. This is clearly a statement that Cricket Australia needs to issue.

Let us tell you, Indian players were not happy with the decision to change the ball. A spokesperson told the Sydney Morning Herald that the ball was replaced in the fourth innings of the match due to damage. The captains and managers of both teams were informed of the decision before the start of the game and no further action is being taken.