Both the Australian and Indian cricket boards have been at each other's throats over incidents that took place during India's second Test win over Australia in Bengaluru.
Indian captain Virat Kohli started the war of words in his post-match press conference after the 75-run win, accusing Australia of repeatedly looking up at the team dressing room in order to gain advice on whether or not to review the decision, which is against the rules in Test cricket.
Kohli fell short of labeling the Australian's as cheats, but he made it quite clear that he was unhappy with their actions and that it did border the laws of the game.
Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland leapt to the defence of captain Steve Smith and the rest of the Australian side, stating that Kohli's accusations were "outrageous."
"I find the allegations questioning the integrity of Steve Smith, the Australian team and the dressing room, outrageous," Sutherland said
"Steve is an outstanding cricketer and person, and role model to many aspiring cricketers and we have every faith that there was no ill-intent in his actions.
"We reject any commentary that suggests our integrity was brought into disrepute or that systemic unfair tactics are used, and stand by Steve and the Australian cricketers who are proudly representing our country."
Shortly after Sutherland released a statement, the Indian cricket board fired back at Australia, releasing a statement of their own and throwing their support behind Kohli's actions.
With Steve Smith labeling his glance at the dressing room as a "brain fade" post-match, the BCCI's statement saw them stand behind Kohli and applaud his on-field actions.
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after due deliberation and seeing the video replays of the episode steadfastly stands with the Indian cricket team and its captain Mr. Virat Kohli," the statement says.
"Mr. Virat Kohli is a mature and seasoned cricketer and his conduct on the field has been exemplary.
"Mr. Kohli's action was supported by ICC Elite Panel Umpire Mr. Nigel Llong who rushed in to dissuade Mr. Steve Smith from taking recourse to inappropriate assistance.
"BCCI has requested the ICC to take cognizance of the fact that the Australian skipper Mr. Steve Smith in his press conference admitted to a 'brain fade' at that moment.
"BCCI sincerely hopes that the rest of the matches are played in the true spirit of cricket."
