West indies Head coach Daran Sammy Not returned after a controversial day 2 against Bridget Town AustraliaWith the aim of deciding the TV umpire Adrian Holdstock.
Deron Sammy, umpire Holdstock’s incompatibility amid high-drama Brijtown Test
Sammy’s frustration was boiled because two important calls went against the West Indies, one saw Roaston chase LBW postponed Pat Cummins A capacity inside the edge is suggested by a spike on the ultrarass, and another where Shai Hope was caught behind despite the inconclusive replay.
Sammy insisted that Chase’s dismissal was visible on the pad and questioned why it was not enough to reverse the decision. “I have seen, especially with this special umpire, this is something that started in England. It is disappointing. I just ask for continuity in decision making,” He said, “A pattern of calls related to Holdstock Dating in the previous tours including England,” he said. “You don’t want to go to a Test match that do not trust the umpires,” Sammy said, according to Cricbuzz report, he had talked to the match referee while confirming Javagal Shrinath To achieve clarity on how the decisions are being judged.
Wi vs Aus: Disappointment from both sides increases because players and coaches ask for fairness
The play did not end with the West Indies. Australia also expressed concern over the umpiring stability. Michel Starc A moment earlier at Day 2 pointed to where he believed that Chase was out of LBW, only to maintain on-field calls, citing insufficient evidence for the TV umpire. Later, Chase was rejected in a similar situation that led to further debate. Starc highlighted discrepancies about how Sniko and Repley Visual coordinated. “Sniko and images were out of the sink,” he commented, echoing widespread confusion.
Sammy, however, was more direct. “Judge you see. If one is in doubt and it is not out, how can the other be given to another?” He questioned. While he stopped confirming whether an official complaint would be filed, he did not even dismiss: “You have to wait and see,” Sammy clarified that his dissatisfaction aims to publicly encourage his players to challenge the umpires, aware of the risks of fines, but emphasized the need for procedural clarity. “We know the rules. We just want fairness,” Sammy firmly concluded.
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