David Warner has accused Cricket Australia of sweeping the India A ball-tampering allegations under the carpet.
He suggested officials had quickly “squashed” the issue before the Test summer.
What happened?
The incident occurred during the fourth innings of the tour match against Australia A in Mackay.
Umpire Shawn Craig accused India of causing a “scratch” on the ball, leading to a ball change.
Why it matters for David Warner
Warner's comments come after his lifetime leadership ban was lifted, removing the last remaining sanction from Australia’s 2018 ball-tampering saga.
He and Steve Smith were banned from all international and Australian domestic cricket for a year after the Cape Town incident.
What comes next?
Warner believes the match referee should address the issue and stand up for the umpires' decisions.
He thinks Cricket Australia should release a statement on the matter, which he has not seen yet.
The incident has sparked concerns about the upcoming Test series between Australia and India.
Cricket Australia remains adamant that the correct process was followed after the Mackay match.
No evidence was found on how the ball was scratched, according to CA.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India had previously threatened to withdraw from tours due to disputes with CA.
Warner's appointment as the Sydney Thunder’s new BBL captain comes just a fortnight after his ban was lifted.
He declared closure on his own ball-tampering scandal on Wednesday.
The penalties for the 2018 ball-tampering saga were the harshest ever handed down for ball-tampering in global cricket.
Warner and Smith's reputations were initially damaged as a result.
The accusations in Mackay have served as another reminder of the ongoing issue.
Umpires also opted not to report India A wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan for dissent following the game.
Kishan had told Craig it was “stupid” to have switched to the ball they had.
Warner's comments have sparked a fresh debate about ball-tampering in cricket.
The issue is likely to continue to be a topic of discussion in the lead-up to the Test series.
Warner's leadership ban was lifted on November 2022, and he is now free to captain the Sydney Thunder.
The Test series between Australia and India is scheduled to start on December 2023.