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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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West Indies demand ‘penalty' on umpires for 'blatant' wrong calls in Australia's favour: 'Could make or break careers'
West Indies doubled down on their attack against the umpiring decision in the Barbados Test against Australia after skipper Roston Chase minced no words in a scathing assessment of third umpire Adrian Holdstock. In the first Test of the three-match series, several decisions went against the hosts, and Chase believes these howlers went a long way in influencing the decision of the match. West Indies captain Roston Chase slammed 'questionable' umpiring in the Barbados Test against Australia. (AP) Josh Hazlewood returned with five wickets in the second innings as Australia defeated West Indies by 159 runs in the first Test. After the close of play on Day 2, West Indies coach Daren Sammy met match referee Javagal Srinath, asking for "consistency" in terms of umpiring. The decisions that left the West Indies camp angered were the dismissals of Roston Chase and Shai Hope. The West Indies was deemed LBY by the third umpire Holdstock even when there was a possible inside edge. On the other hand, Shai Hope fell prey to a brilliant catch from Alex Carey. However, replays indicated that the Australian wicketkeeper possibly failed to take the catch clean. On Day 1, there was even a caught-behind decision against Travis Head given in Australia's favour, even when it seemed the Windies skipper completed a clean catch. "This game is a frustrating one for me and for the team because we bowled out Australia for a relatively low score. We were very happy with that. But then there were so many questionable calls in the game, and none of them went our way. I mean, as a player, you're out there, you're giving your all, you're fighting. And then nothing is going your way," Chase told reporters after the first Test concluded, as per ESPNCricinfo. "It could be heartbreaking. You see what set batters can do on the wicket. The wicket is one where once you get in, you can get runs, but the hardest part is to get in. Me and Shai Hope were going well and then, obviously, we had some questionable calls. That really set us back in terms of creating a big lead on the total that Australia set," he added. 'Everyone is against you' Roston Chase launched a tirade against the umpires, saying it felt "everything is against" the hosts after repeated decisions against them. "It's clear to see anyone would feel bad or feel hurt about those decisions. You're out there playing to win, giving it your all, and it seems like everyone is against you. It's frustrating because as players, when we mess up, when we get out of line, we're penalised harshly," Chase said. "But the officials, nothing ever happens to them. They just have a wrong decision or questionable decision, and life just goes on. You're talking about guys' careers. One bad decision could make or break a guy's career. I just think that it should be an even playground in terms of when players step out of line, they're penalised. I think that there should be some penalty put in place when you have blatant decisions going against you," he added. It must be mentioned that both Roston Chase and Daren Sammy run the risk of being sanctioned by the ICC due to commenting about match officials publicly.
The Hindu
6 days ago
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- The Hindu
WI vs AUS, 1st Test: West Indies bowler Jayden Seales fined for Cummins send-off
West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales was fined 15 percent of his match fee for his send-off to Australia captain Pat Cummins in the ongoing first Test, the ICC said Thursday. One demerit point has also been added to Seales's disciplinary record, according to the International Cricket Council, which said it was his second offence in a 24-month period. The latest incident happened on the opening day of the match in Barbados on Wednesday when Seales gestured in the direction of the pavilion after dismissing Cummins for 28. ALSO READ | All third umpire controversies from Barbados Test between West Indies and Australia Afterwards Seales said his actions 'did not really mean anything'. The 23-year-old however admitted the offence and accepted the sanction, the ICC said. The Test at Kensington Oval is finely balanced, with Seales taking 5-60 to help dismiss the visitors for 180 in their first innings.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
West Indies pacer Jayden Seales punished for fiery send-off to Pat Cummins as tempers flare in Barbados Test
West Indies pacer Jayden Seales, who took five wickets in the first innings of the Barbados Test against Australia, has been punished for giving a fiery send-off to Pat Cummins after dismissing him. The match referee has fined the speedster 15 per cent of his match fees as he breached Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first day of the first Test of the three-match series. Jayden Seales punished for fiery send-off to Pat Cummins (AFP) Seales' disciplinary record has also been updated with one demerit point. This was the pacer's second offence in a 24-month period, so the 23-year-old now has two demerits in his kitty. The speedster was earlier handed one demerit point during a Test match against Bangladesh in Kingston, Jamaica, on December 3, 2024. Seales was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This particular Article is related to 'using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.' Because Seales admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Javagal Srinath, there was no need for a formal hearing. Also Read: Third umpire's repeated howlers against West Indies in Barbados Test vs AUS spark controversy The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Nitin Menon, third umpire Adrian Holdstock, and fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite levelled the charge. It must be mentioned that Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points. What happened between Seales and Cummins? Jayden Seales dismissed Pat Cummins in the 55th over of Australia's first innings, and after taking his wicket, the West Indies pacer gestured in the direction of the pavilion. Speaking of the first Test between Australia and the West Indies, the former reached the score of 92/4 at Stumps on Day 2, leading the hosts by 82 runs. The Barbados Test has been marred by poor umpiring, and TV umpire Adrian Holdstock is at the centre of a storm after giving some controversial verdicts. West Indies coach Daren Sammy even met match referee Srinath about the same. Speaking to reporters, the T20 World Cup-winning captain said he wants to have 'consistency' when it comes to DRS calls.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
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- Business Standard
Judge what you see, Sammy to TV umpire during WI vs AUS Test in Barbados
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy voiced serious concerns over TV umpire Adrian Holdstock's decision-making during the second day of the Barbados Test against Australia. Speaking after the day's play, a visibly frustrated Sammy said he had sought clarity from match referee Javagal Srinath regarding the process followed by the TV umpire. While emphasising that errors are part of the game, Sammy said all he wanted was fairness and consistency across decisions. His remarks stemmed from two major incidents on Day 2, both of which went against the home team. Sammy revealed this wasn't the first time he had issues with Holdstock's officiating, pointing back to previous concerns raised during a series in England. Chase's LBW dismissal raises eyebrows The first flashpoint occurred just after lunch, when Roston Chase was adjudged leg-before to Pat Cummins. The delivery darted in sharply from outside off and stayed low, striking Chase on the pad. The West Indies believed the ball had taken an inside edge before hitting the pad, citing a spike on UltraEdge and a visible deviation. Sammy expressed his disappointment, saying the team felt the ball had changed direction off the bat and questioned why the TV umpire didn't account for that. Contentious catch call against Hope The tension only escalated a few overs later when Shai Hope inside-edged a delivery from Beau Webster and was caught by Alex Carey. Though the catch looked close to the ground, Holdstock deemed it clean. Sammy, however, found the inconsistency troubling, pointing out that if one incident was ruled not out due to doubt, then the same principle should have applied here. He said the images the team reviewed did not support the TV umpire's conclusion. Seeking clarity, says Sammy Sammy clarified that he didn't want his players commenting on officiating, citing ICC rules and potential penalties. But he admitted the repeated nature of questionable calls was making it harder to trust the process. While he stopped short of confirming a formal complaint, he hinted that discussions were underway. Australia not entirely happy either Australian pacer Mitchell Starc also noted some discrepancies, especially when one of their appeals against Chase was turned down earlier in the day. Starc remarked that the technology appeared misaligned during one review and that players could only hope for consistency, as the final verdict lay beyond their control.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
'Frustrated' Sammy approaches match referee Srinath after contentious umpiring rocks WI vs AUS Test: 'Want consistency'
West Indies coach Daren Sammy approached match referee Javagal Srinath after contentious umpiring rocked the ongoing Barbados Test against Australia. The third umpire, Adrian Holdstock, has come under the scanner after several decisions went against the hosts on the second day of the first Test of the three-match series. West Indies vs Australia, 1st Test: Windies coach Daren Sammy met match referee Javagal Srinath following contentious umpiring. (AFP) According to ESPNcricinfo, the West Indies coach met the match referee after the close of play on Day 2 to seek clarity over the decision-making. He also stated that his concerns with Holdstock started from the recent ODI series against England, where he was the TV umpire for two games and on-field for another. On Day 2 of the first Test, two key decisions went against the West Indies. First, Roston Chase was adjudged LBW off the bowling of Pat Cummins even when the replays indicated that the West Indies captain got an inside edge. On the other hand, Shai Hope was asked to walk back after Alex Carey took an outstanding catch. However, replays indicated that the Australian wicketkeeper possibly grassed the ball on the turf. "We are just trying to find some sort of understanding as to what the process is. We only hope for consistency. That's all we could ask for. When there is doubt in something, just be consistent across the board," ESPNCricinfo quoted Sammy as saying. "I have noticed, especially with this particular umpire, it's something that for me started in England. It's frustrating. I just ask for consistency in the decision-making," he added. Will West Indies lodge an official complaint? Daren Sammy also left the door open when asked whether the hosts are considering lodging an official complaint against Adrian Holdstock. "You'll have to wait and see," he stated. However, the Windies coach stated that he doesn't want to single out anyone as his main focus remains on seeking clarity. "Look, you don't want to get yourself in a situation where you're wondering about certain umpires. Is there something against this team? But when you see decision after decision, then it raises the question. I know he's here for the series. You don't want to go in a Test match having that doubt," said Sammy. "So I want to have that conversation as to the process… so we could be all clear. Because, at the end of the day, you don't want to be going into a Test match not trusting the umpires. And that's not what our team is about. So we're just looking for some clarity as to the decisions," he added. Daren Sammy also stated that he was aware of the risk of publicly discussing match officials and that he didn't want his players to speak on the decisions after the close of play on Day 2. "We know the rules. We know fines going all across the board," he said. "I don't want them to focus on that. Yes, we're kind of shooting ourselves in the foot by dropping so many catches, but look at the Test match, [us] against our own selves, some of these decisions, and we're still in a position to win," Sammy added. Speaking of the first Test, Australia's score read 92/4 at Stumps on Day 2, with the visitors leading by 82. Beau Webster and Travis Head are currently unbeaten on 19 and 13 respectively.
