A light-hearted moment during the match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground left Indian players and fans amused.
Australian batter Tim David comically backed away from the crease as Varun Chakravarthy was about to deliver the ball. Chakravarthy also stepped back, pausing his bowling to wait for David to settle.
The brief standoff brought smiles across the Indian team, including captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Moments like these remind everyone that cricket is about enjoyment and camaraderie as much as runs and wickets.
Author's summary: Funny moment in cricket match brings smiles.