You are both now correct.
Once time has been called, in order to continue play or just put the ball in play, the pitcher has to go back on the runner and the umpire indicate the ball is now in play.
Since that never happened it is illegal. You can never do the hidden ball trick once time has been called.
Once time has been called, in order to continue play or just put the ball in play, the pitcher has to go back on the runner and the umpire indicate the ball is now in play.
Since that never happened it is illegal. You can never do the hidden ball trick once time has been called.