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"I Ask For Consistency" West Indies Head Coach Seeks Answers Over Umpiring Controversy

Kaushik Kashyap

Daren Sammy after day 2 in Barbados Test. [Source - CricMate/Rahulk_1019/x.com]Daren Sammy after day 2 in Barbados Test. [Source - CricMate/Rahulk_1019/x.com]

In a dramatic turn of events, West Indies’ first innings saw two controversial decisions go against them on Day 2 of the Barbados Test involving third umpire Adrian Holdstock. Head coach Daren Sammy was not happy and expressed his concern over the repeated setbacks his team faced.

Daren Sammy Boils Over Third Umpire’s Inconsistency

The controversy began after lunch when Roston Chase was given out lbw to Pat Cummins. The delivery nipped back sharply and stayed low, hitting Chase on the pads. Though UltraEdge showed a spike, suggesting a possible inside edge. However, Holdstock upheld the on-field decision, and Australia got the much-needed breakthrough.

“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,” Sammy said to the media after Day 2.

Moments later, Shai Hope appeared to inside-edge a seaming delivery from Beau Webster, which was caught low by Alex Carey. The TV umpire again gave his decision in the fielding side’s favour, determining that Carey had his fingers under the ball, despite replays showing the ball could have touched the ground quite convincingly.

Sammy questions double standards in umpiring

Sammy’s frustration intensified when he pointed out that a similar catch by West Indies' keeper off Travis Head the day before was ruled not out. He raised the issue of inconsistency in decision-making with match referee Javagal Srinath after the match.

"I'm just saying, judge what you see. If you see the same thing and one is not out, there is even more doubt on the other than you give it out,” Sammy added.

The wickets of Roston Chase and Shai Hope proved crucial as both batters had settled in, sharing a vital 67-run stand for the sixth wicket. Their dismissals triggered a collapse, with Australia quickly cleaning up the tail. West Indies were bowled out for 190, handing the visitors a slender 10-run first-innings lead in a tightly contested Test.