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West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has been fined for criticising third umpire Adrian Holdstock's decisions during the first Test of the series against Australia in Barbados.
He had violated Article 2.7 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates 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".
Since it is a level one offence, Sammy has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee. In addition, he has been handed one demerit point for the 24-month period. Sammy admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction.
The controversial decisions in series opener -
Sammy was unhappy by two decisions that did not go the hosts' way on Day 2 of the series opener. First, captain Roston Chase was given out lbw despite doubt over an inside edge. Then, Shai Hope was given out caught behind despite doubt over whether it was taken cleanly or not. Earlier, on Day 1, Travis Head was not given out caught behind due to lack of evidence. Many believed that it landed straight into the gloves instead of bouncing in front of the wicketkeeper.
What Sammy said about umpire's decisions
"You don't want to get yourself in a situation where you're wondering about certain umpires," he said after Day 2's play. "Is there something against this team? But when you see decision after decision, then it raises the question."
No action against captain Chase
Skipper Chase was even more criticial of the third umpire's decision as he vented out his frustration.
"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," Chase said. "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.
"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.
"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."
Holdstock to be on field for remaining Tests
Meanwhile, for the two Tests in Grenada and Jamaica, Holdstock will be an on-field umpire. The on-field umpires of the first Test -- Nitin Menon and Richard Kettleborought -- will split the role of TV umpire.
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