Did he come out or didn’t he come out? India Left outraged by Marcus Harris’ controversial call

The India-A team was furious on the second day of the 2nd Unofficial Test against Australia-A as Marcus Harris survived a very close encounter in Melbourne on November 8, Friday. The incident occurred when Harris, who is in contention for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was batting on 48 and was facing off-side Tanush Kotian.

Right-arm spinner Kotian came around the wicket to bowl to Harris, making a classic cut that went to the left-hander before turning away sharply. The ball eventually landed in the hands of the fielder at first slip, but there was uncertainty as to whether it came off Harris’ bat or just his hip protector. India A were clearly disappointed with the umpire’s decision not to call, firmly believing the ball had touched Harris’ bat.

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Harris then reached his fifty a few balls later and scored 74 runs before being dismissed by Prasidh Krishna. Australia A will continue to lead on day two as India A were bowled out for just 161 runs in Melbourne..

Harris is one of the players being scouted by the Australian selectors to fill the opener’s spot as they look to partner Usman Khawaja in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Australia-A crashes early

Harris resumed his innings on Friday morning, unbeaten on 26 alongside Sam Constas at the crease. Constas was dismissed LBW for three in just the second over of the day, followed by Ollie Davies, who fell for 13 after a mistimed attempt to bowl at mid-on.

It was Khalil Ahmed who opened the door for India on day two with the wicket of Constas before he was joined by Mukesh Kumar and Prasidh.

All-rounder Beau Webster also stayed briefly, making his second slip for five. Finally, Jimmy Pearson provided some stability for Harris, adding 68 runs for the sixth wicket from the first ball before Pearson was dismissed for 30.