[Watch] Tanush Kotian robbed of a wicket as Marcus Harris controversially adjudged not out by on-field umpire in IND-A vs AUS-A 2nd unofficial Test
Tanush Kotian was robbed of a wicket as Marcus Harris was given not out by the on-field umpire on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test between India and Australia in Melbourne on Friday, November 8. While the Indian players started celebrating, the umpire and batter remained unmoved in what looked like a clear out caught dismissal at slip.
The incident took place in the 43rd over of Australia A’s first innings. Kotian bowled a tossed-up delivery down the leg side that produced an edge onto the body and then to first slip. While it looked like a bit of edge from the bat, the umpire wasn’t convinced.
The controversial decision came following a ball-tampering saga in the opening game. Notably, there is no Decision Review System (DRS) in practice matches.
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India A in a spot of bother against Australia A as KL Rahul fails to deliver again; Marcus Harris helps Australia take lead
India A are in a spot of bother against Australia A in the second Test.
At the time of writing, the visitors were 51/4, with Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal at the crease. They are trailing by 11 runs. Nathan McAndrew has bagged two wickets for the Aussies.
KL Rahul failed to deliver twice, returning with scores of 4 and 10 in his two outings, respectively.
Batting first, India were bundled out for 161 in the first innings. Jurel starred with the bat, scoring 80 runs off 186 balls, a knock laced with two maximums and six boundaries. Michael Neser and Beau Webster picked up four and three wickets for the hosts, respectively.
In response, Australia A posted 223 in their first innings. Marcus Harris top-scored with 74 off 138 deliveries, while Jimmy Peirson and Corey Rocchiccioli chipped in with their 30s. Prasidh Krisha was the leading taker for India, returning with figures of 4/50, while Mukesh Kumar and Khaleel Ahmed shared three and two wickets, respectively.
Australia A are leading the two-match Test series 1-0 following their seven-wicket victory in the first game.