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Head gives Australia fresh hope in Windies battle
Travis Head has given Australia a fresh scent of victory in the first Test after delivering his second half-century against West Indies in Bridgetown. It helped Australia reach lunch on the third day in an improving position. Having resumed on 4-92, the tourists shored up their position by reaching 5-181, growing their lead from 82 to 171. Head had contributed 59 as Australia were all out for 180 in their first innings. West Indies' reply of 190 left the match tantalisingly poised. The partnership is broken who?#WIvAUS | #FullAhEnergy — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 27, 2025 On a difficult surface in Barbados, Head made 61 before becoming the only Australian wicket to fall in the first session. Despite a reputation built on aggressive batting, here he went about his work with great patience, testament to his quality and character. He eventually fell to a straight one from Shamar Joseph that kept low and thundered into his pads. There was no doubting that and Head departed with a rueful smile without considering a review. He had earlier had a moment of good fortune when dropped at second slip by Justin Greaves when on 21. Head took advantage of that reprieve to put on a 102-run partnership with Beau Webster, the highest of the match. After Head's departure, Webster had progressed to 49, with Alex Carey defending confidently on eight as the Australian middle-order continued to make life difficult for the West Indian attack.
India Today
4 days ago
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WI vs AUS: Coach Sammy meets referee Srinath over contentious TV umpiring decisions
West Indies head coach and former captain Darren Sammy met with match referee Javagal Srinath to express his concerns over the decisions made by on-field umpire Adrian Holdstock during the second day of the opening Test against Australia at Bridgetown on Friday, June major decisions, both going against the hosts, sparked controversy as Australia ended the day with an 82-run lead and six wickets in hand. The first contentious moment was the dismissal of West Indies captain Roston Chase. Australian skipper Pat Cummins delivered a ball that nipped back into the right-hander and struck him on the pads, prompting a successful leg-before-wicket appeal. Chase reviewed the decision, and the point of concern was the ultra-edge replay, which showed small, closely spaced spikes—raising questions about a possible inside first or pad first?Roston Chase given OUT but UltraEdge had a that have been given out?#WIvsAUS FanCode (@FanCode) June 26, 2025advertisementThe second contentious decision involved the dismissal of Shai Hope, who was just two runs short of his half-century. Hope appeared to get an inside edge off Beau Webster's delivery, and wicketkeeper Alex Carey, diving forward for the catch, seemed to have the ball in contact with the ground during the attempt, as shown in the replay. Despite being referred to the third umpire, the on-field decision was or did the ball touch the ground?Windies are furious with that decision. What's your call? or #WIvAUS FanCode (@FanCode) June 26, 2025 The Men in Maroon will be hoping for a stronger performance as they aim to topple the formidable Australian side, who are seeking their first Test win in the West Indies since 2003. The hosts' last home victory against Australia came in St. John's, Antigua, on May 9, after the day's play, Sammy expressed his reservations about umpire Adrian Holdstock and called for greater consistency from the match officials."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," Sammy told ESPNcricinfo."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 remains to be seen whether the International Cricket Council (ICC) will take any action or consider sanctions for the contentious umpiring decisions.- Ends
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5 days ago
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"Worst Umpire Of The Generation": West Indies Urged To 'Walk Off' After 2 Controversial Calls
While the first Test between West Indies and Australia at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados is shaping up for an intense finish, much of the headlines on Day 2 were made not by the players, but by the third umpire for the game. South African umpire Adrian Holdstock - the third umpire for the match - gave a number of calls that brought discontent from both sides. In particular, West Indies appeared to have been left aggrieved by repeated dubious calls going against them, even after DRS (Decision Review System). The two most notable incidents occurred for the dismissals of West Indies captain Roston Chase and wicket-keeper batter Shai Hope, who were also the top run-scorers of the side in the first innings. Chase, well set on 44, was given out LBW after being caught on the pads by Pat Cummins, but had taken an instant review. Replays appeared to show a spike on UltraEdge when the ball was close to the bat, before it had hit the pads. However, third umpire Holdstock did not consider it an edge, and proceeded to give Chase out. Former West Indies fast bowler and reputed commentator Ian Bishop highlighted his disagreement with Holdstock's decision. Bat first or pad first? Roston Chase given OUT... but UltraEdge had a spike. Should that have been given out? #WIvsAUS — FanCode (@FanCode) June 26, 2025 "I disagree with the decision. I disagree with the technology there. I thought he hit that. I feel sorry for the officiating team there, but in my view, that clearly should not have been out. Chase is in bewilderment," Bishop said on-air. Another huge point of debate occurred a few overs later, when Shai Hope was given out by the third umpire for caught behind, as Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey appeared to grab a blinder. However, despite replays seemingly showing that the ball had touched the ground while Carey was completing the catch, Holdstock ruled that it was a fair catch. Hope had to depart on 48, just two runs short of a half-century. Caught or did the ball touch the ground? Windies are furious with that decision. What's your call? or #WIvAUS — FanCode (@FanCode) June 26, 2025 Fans on the internet expressed their disagreement with the decisions. "Adrian Holdstock is probably the worst umpire of this generation... Roston Chase was given out despite a clear deviation. What a shame! ICC, please take some action about this," said one fan. "Absolutely horrendous umpiring by the third umpire Adrian Holdstock. Unlucky West Indies and Shai Hope. That's not a clean catch, fullstop," said another user. "West Indies, walk off the field. This is a disgrace," said a third. Adrian holdstock probably the worst umpire of this generation... Roston Chase was given out despite a clear deviation. What a shame! @ICC please take some action about this. #WIvsAUS — Not Roudra (@Roy755384) June 26, 2025 Absolute Horrendous umpiring by the third umpire Adrian Holdstock .. unlucky West Indies and Shai Hope .. that's not a clean catch .. fullstop #AUSvsWI — Egan Steven Dantis (@Iamegandantis) June 26, 2025 WEST INDIES WALK OFF THE FIELD THIS IS A DISGRACE — CharlieCooke_ (@CookeeCharlie) June 26, 2025 The game is evenly poised at the end of Day 2, with Australia reaching 92/4 in their second innings, enjoying a lead of 82 runs.
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5 days ago
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Konstas and Green in ugly scenes as cricket world fumes over 'dreadful' controversy
The Aussies suffered another collapse at the hands of the West Indies amid their second innings revival on Thursday, with Sam Konstas and Cameron Green going cheaply. And four controversial decisions rocked the Test on day two. Australia started the day looking to dismiss the West Indies and take a first innings lead, but the home side put up some fight having recorded 67 for the sixth-wicket partnership. But the controversy started on day two when Roston Chase escaped a close umpire call at the start of play. Josh Hazlewood thought he hit the front pad of Chase, before he was able to squeeze the ball for a single. Captain Pat Cummins reviewed the decision and the players celebrated when they thought replays showed the ball hitting Chase's pad first and going on to hit the stumps. But third umpire Adrian Holdstock gave a not-out decision, which left Cummins and Hazlewood confused. 'Hazlewood was a little bit concerned. He thought there might have been just a little bit of a spike, hitting the pad first,' former Aussie batter Greg Blewett said during commentary. 'I actually think the right decision was made.' Former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite joined Blewett to claim the third umpire had to ignore the spike because it took place between frames and couldn't be relied upon. 'That little spike in the frame before, I'm being told, is in between frames,' Brathwaite said. 'Anything in the centre of (the graphic) is what they consider to be the Ultraedge frame, not the edges on the left or right.' But that wasn't the only controversial call. Chase then became frustrated when he was given out LBW to Cummins. Chase believed he got an inside edge, before the ball rocketed into his pads after staying low. The Ultra-edge technology showed no clear evidence he hit the ball before the LBW shout and the frustrated captain had to depart for 44 off 108 balls. But this didn't sit well with everyone. West Indies legend Ian Bishop believed there was a clear deviation having claimed the bat hit the ball first. 'I disagree with the decision,' Bishop said in commentary. 'I disagree with the technology there, I thought he hit that. I feel sorry for the officiating team there, but in my view, that clearly should have been not out. (Chase) is in bewilderment.' (it'll never happen) specialist tv umps for test cricket #WIvAUS — Adam Collins (@collinsadam) June 26, 2025 RELATED: Pat Cummins breaks Aussie cricket tradition before first Test Mark Taylor calls or Marnus Labuschagne to make 15,000km move But arguably the most controversial decision came when wicketkeeper Alex Carey was deemed to have claimed the wicket of Shai Hope. The West Indies batter edged behind off a Beau Webster delivery, which sent Carey diving to his left. However, replays showed the ball may have touched the ground before reaching Carey. Regardless, the third umpire gave the Aussies the benefit of the doubt and Hope departed for 48 off 91 balls. This decision appeared to really frustrate the cricket community with fans stunned the decision was given out when the ball appeared to touch the ground as Carey gathered control. That old debate of whether Alex Carey was in control of the ball, and whether he was in control of his body. All down to interpretation, that beautiful word in every umpire's textbook — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) June 26, 2025 sammy isn't happy! #WIvAUS — Long Live Test Cricket (@LongLiveTest) June 26, 2025 Watching #WIvAUS and this was given out caught behind. Dreadful — Flip (@flip214) June 26, 2025 ball can be seen touching the ground clearly but still the third umpire gave it out. 😳That's a horrendous decision by the third umpire. Alex Carey was the man behind and Shai Hope was given out.#WIvAUS #WIvsAUS — Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) June 26, 2025 The reliable bowling of Mitchell Starc (3-65), Hazlewood (2-34) and Cummins (2-34) all chipped in as the West Indies gained a slight first-innings advantage. While Australia appeared fortunate to get two calls go their way, it didn't help them when it came to their time to bat. Konstas was once again lost in the middle having been dropped at second-slip, before looking to charge down the wicket to negate the moving ball. However, it didn't last long with Konstas chopping the ball on for five from 37 deliveries. And Green also offered up little resistance, managing to score just 15 runs but never looking comfortable on a pitch that offered a little bit to the West Indies bowlers. The 26-year-old has now failed to surpass 30 runs in any of his last six Test match innings, with question marks being asked of Australia's top order. While Travis Head and Beau Webster guided the Aussies to stumps at 4-92 heading into day three, fans are once again questioning the frail batting line-up. Usman Khawaja, Konstas and Green have been granted an opportunity at the top of the order ahead of the Ashes. But fans are growing frustrated with the lack of starts in the team with Head or Steve Smith often the two to save the Aussie collapses. Cameron Green's poor form with the bat is a real concern for Australia ⚠️#WIvAUS — Cricketangon (@cricketangon) June 26, 2025 Guess the fact is this. Young Sam Konstas does still seem to have a lot of technical frailties to work on as a Test opener & also that two of his three Tests have come in rather challenging batting conditions, Sydney & now here in Barbados. Still very much work in progress — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) June 26, 2025 Cameron green shouldn't be batting at 3, just keep him at 6 🏏 — duane simpson (@duanes1986) June 26, 2025 Can we stop picking Cameron Green. He is an absolute shambles. Lots of lessons to be learned. #WIvAUS — Tevan D'Souza (@tevand95) June 26, 2025
India.com
6 days ago
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- India.com
Shamar Joseph's fiery spell against Australia prompts Indian fans to urge BCCI: 'Trade him for Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur'
Shamar Joseph. New Delhi: West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph bowled fiercely with the new ball, against Australia during the first Test in Kensington Oval. The pacer, who was instrumental to West Indies claiming their first Test win in Australia in 27 years in 2024, was a nightmare to Pat Cummins and his men-this time back home. Bowling with an economical tight opening spell, Joseph gave away only 13 runs in the opening seven overs and picked up the wickets of Sam Konstas and Cameron Green that put Australia under an early pressure. Joseph bowled a peach in in the fourth over of the game to pin Konstas in front of the wicket. Australian opener, who couldn't find a spot among the team in the WTC Final, was dismissed by only 3 runs. Joseph then made another opportunity in the final ball of the over but Brandon King did not hold onto the catch of Cameron Green. But the young pacemen did not stop here and outpaced Green later in the 10th over for 3 runs. He created havoc as well with Usman Khawaja and nearly dismissed him in the eighth over, but another catch went down off his bowling. Social media fans could not have enough words to praise Shamar Joseph whose electric spell put Australia in severe pressure when the match first started. Some even went further and jested on Twitter that the BCCI should have him in exchange of Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna who have merited criticism due to their unimpressive performance against England in the Leeds Test. What a delivery Shamar Joseph to dismiss Sam Konstas he was finally rewarded for good line and length . Prasidh Shardul and Siraj dream for you? — Archer (@poserarcher) June 25, 2025 Don't Sleep on Shamar Joseph, he is top talent man. Absolutely Cooking Australian Batters. #WIvAUS — Rahul Joshi (@rahulljoshiii) June 25, 2025 Trade shamar joseph for prasidh and shardul @BCCI — 77🏏 (@casualcric) June 25, 2025 Shamar Joseph's performance when the opponent is Australia 📈📈📈#AUSvsWI #ShamarJoseph — PK (@Pushkar76190944) June 25, 2025 Shamar Joseph rocked the Australia top order . Australia 22/3. — Kashif (@cricstate) June 25, 2025 Prior to this, Pat Cummins, the Australia captain won the toss and chose to bat first on the first test of a three-match series and Joseph came to destroy his strategy with his deadly spell. In an effort to break a 34-year-old jinx against Australia in not once winning a home series against them, the West Indies have undergone massive transformation in their team that had drawn the last series in Pakistan earlier this year. It is the 50th Test match of off-spinning all-rounder Roston Chase, who is coming to the West Indies line-up after three years. His new-look team has just three of the players in the line-up which registered a series-levelling win on a turning Multan pitch five months ago former captain Kraigg Brathwaite, all-rounder Justin Greaves and left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican.
