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New Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Darren Sammy calls for justice, right process amid sexual assault allegations against West Indies player
ST GEORGE'S: West Indies cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against an unnamed current player and the team's head coach Darren Sammy has called for justice to be served but also stressed on the need to follow the due process. A report published last week by Guyana-based Kaieteur News claimed that 11 women, including a teenager, have come forward with allegations of sexual offences against the cricketer, some reportedly dating back to 2023. No formal charges have been filed yet. Addressing the media ahead of the second Test against Australia, Sammy acknowledged the gravity of the situation while underscoring the importance of respecting legal procedures. "We are all aware of what's been going on in the media. I'm very close to my players. I've had conversations with them. One thing I could say is, we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served," the former captain Sammy. "However there's a process. There's allegations and we will continue to support in whatever way we can, to make sure that due process and the right system is followed," he added. Sammy, who has been West Indies' white-ball coach since May 2023, added that it's essential to allow the legal procedure to take its course before drawing conclusions. "It's allegations. We know the justice system, you've got to wait for things to process. I'm not a judge, I'm not a prosecutor. The information that has come out is what we have. I'm pretty sure at the end of the day, justice will be served," he added. When asked whether Cricket West Indies had launched an internal investigation, Sammy declined to confirm. "I can't answer to that to be honest. I'm pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure the right process is followed." West Indies and Australia will lock horns in the second Test starting here on Thursday.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
West Indies cricketer sexual assault allegations: Head Coach Sammy calls for justice, right process
West Indies cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against an unnamed current player and the team's head coach Darren Sammy has called for justice to be served but also stressed on the need to follow the due process . A report published last week by Guyana-based Kaieteur News claimed that 11 women, including a teenager, have come forward with allegations of sexual offences against the cricketer, some reportedly dating back to 2023. No formal charges have been filed yet. Addressing the media ahead of the second Test against Australia, Sammy acknowledged the gravity of the situation while underscoring the importance of respecting legal procedures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like O app que os brasileiros inteligentes estão usando Blinkist Undo "We are all aware of what's been going on in the media. I'm very close to my players. I've had conversations with them. One thing I could say is, we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served," the former captain Sammy. "However there's a process. There's allegations and we will continue to support in whatever way we can, to make sure that due process and the right system is followed," he added. Live Events Sammy, who has been West Indies' white-ball coach since May 2023, added that it's essential to allow the legal procedure to take its course before drawing conclusions. "It's allegations. We know the justice system, you've got to wait for things to process. I'm not a judge, I'm not a prosecutor. The information that has come out is what we have. I'm pretty sure at the end of the day, justice will be served," he added. When asked whether Cricket West Indies had launched an internal investigation, Sammy declined to confirm. "I can't answer to that to be honest. I'm pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure the right process is followed." West Indies and Australia will lock horns in the second Test starting here on Thursday. PTI
The Australian
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Cricket: Controversial TV umpire moves onto the field in West Indies
The TV umpire responsible for a series of first Test howlers that drew strong criticism from West Indies coach Darren Sammy will be standing on the field when Australia plays a maiden match in Grenada this week despite the outcry over his performance. Adrian Holdstock earnt the ire of Sammy, who was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point, after he questioned several decisions that went against his team in the opening Test loss in Barbados. The Australians were on the positive end of most of Holdstock's calls, including keeper Alex Carey, who had a diving catch given out despite it appearing, even to Carey, that it might have touched the ground. But Carey said it had been a 'really difficult shift in the third umpiring in what's out and what's not out' in the wake of the match and knowing Holdstock would now be on the field with English umpire Richard Kettleborough. 'I thought that was a pretty difficult game, to have five, six, seven 50-50 examples for the third umpire,' Carey said ahead of the second Test beginning on Thursday. Alex Carey scooped up a few low catches in Barbados. Picture: Randy Brooks / AFP 'He's not going to please everyone up there, but I thought he did a really good job. We obviously know the other side and the other camp was a little bit disappointed with some of them. I understand that.' Sammy said the match officials admitted there were errors made during the first Test and while he had no intention of backing away from his comments in Barbados, the West Indies coach said he had now 'left that behind'. 'I don't hold grudges. I said what I said based on what I saw. I've been punished for it. I wish Adrian all the best, to be honest,' he said. 'I mean, we're all human. I have nothing against the umpires. I really wish he has an awesome game.' West Indies head coach Darren Sammy holds 'no grudges' with umpire Adrian Holdstock. Picture:'I said I wouldn't want my players to do that press conference because of the questions I think that would have been posted at them,' Sammy said. 'I strongly believed in what I said. 'We've had further chats (with the officials). They've clarified some stuff. There has been some admission of error as well. This was Barbados and we're now in Grenada, so we've left that behind.' Holdstock will stand with Kettleborough in Grenada and then with Nitin Menon in Jamaica in the third and final Test. Australia has never played a Test match in Grenada, with the only previous matches at the National Stadium ODIs, the last of which was in 2008. It will be the 78th different worldwide venue Australia has played a Test in.
News.com.au
02-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Adrian Holdstock will umpire Australia's second Test in West Indies despite howlers as TV umpire
The TV umpire responsible for a series of first Test howlers that drew strong criticism from West Indies coach Darren Sammy will be standing on the field when Australia plays a maiden match in Grenada this week despite the outcry over his performance. Adrian Holdstock earnt the ire of Sammy, who was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point, after he questioned several decisions that went against his team in the opening Test loss in Barbados. The Australians were on the positive end of most of Holdstock's calls, including keeper Alex Carey, who had a diving catch given out despite it appearing, even to Carey, that it might have touched the ground. But Carey said it had been a 'really difficult shift in the third umpiring in what's out and what's not out' in the wake of the match and knowing Holdstock would now be on the field with English umpire Richard Kettleborough. 'I thought that was a pretty difficult game, to have five, six, seven 50-50 examples for the third umpire,' Carey said ahead of the second Test beginning on Thursday. 'He's not going to please everyone up there, but I thought he did a really good job. We obviously know the other side and the other camp was a little bit disappointed with some of them. I understand that.' Sammy said the match officials admitted there were errors made during the first Test and while he had no intention of backing away from his comments in Barbados, the West Indies coach said he had now 'left that behind'. 'I don't hold grudges. I said what I said based on what I saw. I've been punished for it. I wish Adrian all the best, to be honest,' he said. 'I mean, we're all human. I have nothing against the umpires. I really wish he has an awesome game.' 'I said I wouldn't want my players to do that press conference because of the questions I think that would have been posted at them,' Sammy said. 'I strongly believed in what I said. 'We've had further chats (with the officials). They've clarified some stuff. There has been some admission of error as well. This was Barbados and we're now in Grenada, so we've left that behind.' Holdstock will stand with Kettleborough in Grenada and then with Nitin Menon in Jamaica in the third and final Test. Australia has never played a Test match in Grenada, with the only previous matches at the National Stadium ODIs, the last of which was in 2008. It will be the 78th different worldwide venue Australia has played a Test in.
India Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
WI vs AUS: ICC punishes Darren Sammy for criticising umpire Adrian Holdstock
Darren Sammy named all-format coach. (Courtesy: Getty Images) Darren Sammy expressed concerns over Holdstock's decisions Three controversial calls were made during the first Test Australia beat West Indies by 159 runs in Barbados West Indies head coach Darren Sammy has been fined by the ICC (International Cricket Council) for his disparaging remarks against third umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Sammy had expressed his concerns over two contentious calls during Day 2 of the Test match, which went against the West Indies. He has been fined 15% of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. The former West Indies captain was found to have violated Article 2.7 of the Code, which pertains to 'public criticism of, or inappropriate comment in relation to an incident occurring in an International Match or any Player, Player Support Personnel, Match Official or team participating in any International Match.' One demerit point has also been added to Sammy's disciplinary record, with this being his first offence in a 24-month period. The West Indies head coach has accepted his sanction proposed by Match Referee Javagal Srinath for the charge levelled by on-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Nitin Menon, third umpire Adrian Holdstock, and fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite. Three decisions became the talking point of the Test match as on Day 1, Australia batter Travis Head was given a reprieve by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock after he ruled him not out on 53, citing a lack of evidence on a clear catch by Shai Hope behind the stumps. Later on Day 2, Roston Chase was given out lbw against Pat Cummins, despite the cameras showing an inside edge onto the pads on replays. To add to West Indies' woes, Shai Hope was given out against Beau Webster as a low take from wicketkeeper Alex Carey was ruled in Australia's favour. Darren Sammy even met with match referee Javagal Srinath after Day 2 to express his concerns over the controversial decisions. "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,' said Sammy at the end of the day's play. West Indies captain Roston Chase has also asked the ICC to impose penalties on umpires for poor decisions after they lost the Test by 159 runs. West Indies head coach Darren Sammy has been fined by the ICC (International Cricket Council) for his disparaging remarks against third umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Sammy had expressed his concerns over two contentious calls during Day 2 of the Test match, which went against the West Indies. He has been fined 15% of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. The former West Indies captain was found to have violated Article 2.7 of the Code, which pertains to 'public criticism of, or inappropriate comment in relation to an incident occurring in an International Match or any Player, Player Support Personnel, Match Official or team participating in any International Match.' One demerit point has also been added to Sammy's disciplinary record, with this being his first offence in a 24-month period. The West Indies head coach has accepted his sanction proposed by Match Referee Javagal Srinath for the charge levelled by on-field umpires Richard Kettleborough and Nitin Menon, third umpire Adrian Holdstock, and fourth umpire Gregory Brathwaite. Three decisions became the talking point of the Test match as on Day 1, Australia batter Travis Head was given a reprieve by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock after he ruled him not out on 53, citing a lack of evidence on a clear catch by Shai Hope behind the stumps. Later on Day 2, Roston Chase was given out lbw against Pat Cummins, despite the cameras showing an inside edge onto the pads on replays. To add to West Indies' woes, Shai Hope was given out against Beau Webster as a low take from wicketkeeper Alex Carey was ruled in Australia's favour. Darren Sammy even met with match referee Javagal Srinath after Day 2 to express his concerns over the controversial decisions. "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,' said Sammy at the end of the day's play. West Indies captain Roston Chase has also asked the ICC to impose penalties on umpires for poor decisions after they lost the Test by 159 runs. Join our WhatsApp Channel
