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When India resumed on the fourth day of the second Test in Brisbane, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan did not take his place in the middle as he had been hit on the wrist during the warm-up.
Instead, Virat Kohli - who was also reportedly hit in the warm-up - joined Cheteshwar Pujara with India on 71-1 and the tourists seemed distracted on Saturday.
Kohli was bowled by Mitchell Johnson for one, sparking a batting collapse, which saw India lose 5-46, and as Australia were ripping through the visitors' middle order, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a statement complaining about their warm-up facilities.
The BCCI claimed they were forced to "practise on worn-out wickets" but Mitchell Jr denied that was the case.
"The practice wickets are fine," Mitchell Jr told the Courier Mail.
"They wear just like a match pitch does and reflect what is happening in the middle.
"We have never had a complaint from another touring team.
"They wanted to use practice wickets [prepared] for the Brisbane Heat but those wickets are not ready because they are for a training session on the 23rd [Tuesday]."
When Dhawan resumed he seemed unaffected by the earlier blow and played a critical role in building India's 127-run lead over Australia.
Dhawan was eventually trapped lbw for Lyon on 81 - having added 55 runs since retiring hurt.
India's complaints were not well received by Australian players past and present with fast bowler Harris - out of the side with a slight groin strain - hitting out at the tourists' claims on ABC Radio.
After completing a batting session on the same practice pitches, Harris said: "I've got no bruises on me. I use my bat."
Former Australian fast bowler Andy Bichel said if India were worried about the pitches, they should never have completed a full-blooded warm-up session on them.
"You got to be a little bit smart... if it's cracked all up, you don't go charging in... you might have some throw-downs instead," Bichel said.
"Maybe a little bit silly in their preparation but they've got to blame someone, I suppose."