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TV umpire under scrutiny in WI vs AUS Test as former cricketers question Adrian Holdstock's decisions: 'Everything has gone against West Indians'
TV umpire Adrian Holdstock has come under fire from former West Indian and Australian cricketers for his 'unfortunate' decision-making. West Indies coach Darren Sammy also criticised Holdstock's inconsistency. read more TV umpire Adrian Holdstock is facing criticism from fans, experts and commentators after his controversial decisions to give West Indies batter Roston Chase and Shai Hope out on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia at the Kensington Oval, Barbados. Adrian Holdstock of South Africa had already been questioned by the cricket fraternity for making a contentious decision on Day 1 of the West Indies vs Australia 1st Test. An appeal against Travis Head for caught behind was turned down by Holdstock as he felt there wasn't sufficient evidence to prove the ball had carried. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Umpiring controversy erupts in WI vs AUS Test match On Day 2, the controversy became even bigger as Holdstock upheld an on-field decision to give Roston Chase out. Chase was outfoxed by a Pat Cummins ball that stayed low and hit him on the pads. After being given out LBW, Chase referred it upstairs, but Holdstock upheld the decision. He felt there was a clear gap between bat and pad, but former West Indian pacer and commentator Ian Bishop felt that the ball had nicked the bat. 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, I thought he hit that but somehow, it's worked against Roston Chase,' Bishop said. 'I feel sorry for the officiating team there, in my view that should clearly have been not out. I apologise to the officials, but I'm in total disagreement, as he [Chase] is in bewilderment. You see a deflection, a change of direction of the ball as it approaches the bat. 'If you've watched the game for long enough, you can see it. If you're new to the game, maybe you don't notice it.' Shai Hope's dismissal also added to the controversy. He was caught behind by Alex Carey, but replays suggested that the ball may not have carried. 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 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'There are not many fans of [third umpire] Adrian Holdstock in the West Indies at the moment,' former West Indies player Carlos Brathwaite said on air as Hope walked back after a controversial decision. Former West Indian spinner Samuel Badree claimed that all the decisions are going against the West Indies. 'It's unfortunate, it really is unfortunate,' Samuel Badree told ESPN. 'It feels as though everything has gone against the West Indians.' Badree's claims have also been supported by former Australian player Greg Blewett, who acknowledged that the decision-making was not clear. 'I felt like the third umpire had some really tough decisions to make,' Blewett said on ESPN. 'A lot of them weren't really clear decisions; it was down to a bit of interpretations. 'I think Australia got on the right end of the decisions.' West Indies coach Sammy questions TV umpire Meanwhile, West Indies coach Daren Sammy questioned Holdstock and his decision-making at the end of Day 2's play. He said that the umpire needs to be consistent across all dismissals. 'We are just trying to find some sort of understanding as to what the process is,' Sammy said. 'We only hope for consistency. That's all we could ask for. When there is doubt in something, just be consistent across the board. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD '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.' West Indies were bowled out for 190 on Day 2 in reply to Australia's 180. The visitors ended the Day 2 on 92/4 and currently enjoy a lead of 82 runs.
India.com
2 hours ago
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- India.com
Worst Umpire Ever: Fans Cant Keep Clam As Third Umpire Decisions In WI vs AUS 1st Test Sparks Controversy
The opening Test between West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval has turned into a battleground not just between bat and ball, but between players and perplexing officiating. Day 2 saw a cascade of controversial decisions from third umpire Adrian Holdstock, igniting outrage among fans, experts, and players alike — with some calling it a new low for umpiring in the DRS era. 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 Also Read: Inside Sara Tendulkar's Stylish London Getaway: Aesthetic Vibes & Travel Goals While the match remains evenly poised — Australia at 92/4 in their second innings, leading by 82 — the real narrative has been dominated by umpiring blunders that could well swing the series. The first major flashpoint came when West Indies captain Roston Chase, batting on a composed 44, was given out LBW to Pat Cummins. Chase reviewed immediately. UltraEdge showed what many interpreted as a clear spike before the ball hit the pads, suggesting bat contact. However, Holdstock ignored the spike, upholding the on-field decision. The cricketing world erupted. Veteran commentator and former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop didn't mince words on air: 'I disagree with the decision. I thought he hit that. Chase is in total bewilderment. In my view, that clearly should not have been out.' Fans flooded social media platforms, branding Holdstock as the 'worst umpire of this generation.' The phrase trended worldwide as anger over the technology's misuse grew louder. Shai Hope's Dismissal Adds Fuel to the Fire Just overs later, the controversy doubled. Shai Hope, a pillar in the West Indies batting lineup, was on 48 when he edged behind to Alex Carey. While initially appearing a sharp take, slow-motion replays strongly suggested the ball touched the turf as Carey completed the catch. Yet again, Holdstock adjudged it a clean catch. Hope, visibly disappointed, walked back, and another potentially match-defining moment tilted away from the hosts. Social media lit up: 'Absolutely horrendous umpiring… Not a clean catch, full stop,' one user posted. 'West Indies, walk off the field. This is a disgrace,' said another, voicing what many fans were beginning to think. Flashback to Day 1: Travis Head Escape Raises Eyebrows The seeds of controversy were sown as early as Day 1, when Travis Head survived a close call off Shamar Joseph. Replays seemed to show a clean edge carried to the wicketkeeper, but Holdstock ruled there was insufficient evidence to overturn the not-out decision. Head now finds himself in the middle once again, alongside Beau Webster, trying to rebuild Australia's innings. Umpiring Under the Microscope: ICC Must Act The consistency and integrity of the Decision Review System have once again been thrust into the spotlight. These are not mere judgment errors; they're pivotal moments influencing the course of the game and potentially the series. For a side like West Indies, rebuilding its red-ball identity, such calls can be crushing. Experts and former players have called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take a hard look at the use — and abuse — of technology. When the tools at hand are misread or mishandled, the game's spirit suffers. Fans deserve better. Teams deserve fairness. The sport deserves clarity.
NDTV
2 hours ago
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- NDTV
Match Hanging In The Balance As Umpire Decisions Controversy Mars West Indies-Australia Day 2
Two contentious television umpiring decisions contributed to the West Indies dismissal for 190 at tea on the second day of the first Test against Australia in Barbados on Thursday. Australia will start their second innings after the break, trailing by just 10 runs after they were bundled out for 180 on day one. Captain Roston Chase and wicketkeeper Shai Hope held the home side's innings together with a 67-run stand after they had slipped to 72 for five early on the second morning when debutant Brandon King was bowled for 26 offering no shot to seamer Josh Hazlewood. However Chase, in his 50th Test and playing his first match in the traditional format for more than two years, was ruled leg-before to Australian counterpart Pat Cummins for 44 just after lunch by television official Adrian Holdstock even though the available television replays suggested the tall right-hander had edged the ball onto his pads. Holdstock was again the focus of attention when Hope, on 48, appeared have been cleanly caught down the leg-side by a diving wicketkeeper Alex Carey to give medium-pacer Beau Webster his second wicket. Hope seemed equally convinced as he was almost in the players' pavilion as repeated replays of the dismissal gave a strong indication that the ball had touched the ground as Carey attempted to complete the catch. Holdstock nevertheless upheld the dismissal. Mitchell Starc finished as the leading wicket-taker in the innings with three for 65, bowling tailender Shamar Joseph off his pads to add to the wickets of openers Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell in the final session of day one. Hazlewood, Cummins and Webster took two wickets apiece while veteran spinner Nathan Lyson ended the innings when last man Jayden Seales could only find Webster at long-on, leaving Alazarri Joseph unbeaten on 23.
Indian Express
2 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Windies frustrated after inconsistent decisions in 1st WI vs AUS Test, what happened?
The first Test between the West Indies and Australia in Bridgetown, Barbados, has sparked considerable controversy regarding umpiring decisions. Two days into the game, there have already been five decisions that have raised eyebrows. Incident 1: Travis Head survives On Day 1 of the Test match, Travis Head edged one of Shamar Joseph and Shai Hope behind the stumps, have claimed to take the catch. However, as the decision was sent upstairs and Adrian Holdstock, who is the third umpire for the game, decided it was not out, citing a lack of clear evidence if the catch from Hope was taken cleanly. Incident 2: West Indian skipper gets lucky In the first over of Day 2, a delivery from Josh Hazlewood to Roston Chase appeared to hit the pad first, which the Australians appealed for an LBW shout. And once given, not out on the field, it was sent upstairs, and there would be a small spike as the ball passes the front pad and then takes the edge of the bat, the Australian would celebrate; however, to their dismay, Holdstock asks for onfield umpires to stay with their decision of not out Incident 3: West Indian skipper gets unlucky Australian skipper Pat Cummins appeals for an LBW, and this time, on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough raised his finger. Chase has a glance at his inside edge and sends the decision upstairs. While there was no spike on Ultraedge, the ball seemed to have deflected when close to the bat. However, Holdstock deemed as there was clear gap between bat and ball and judged Chase LBW. Incident 4: Role and fate reversal for Hope This time it would be Shai hope who edged Beau Webster's delivery and Alex Carey makes a stunning attempt diving to his left. Kettleborough not convinced with the catch sends it upstairs and although there was evidence of ball brushing the ground before reaching the hands of Carey Holdstock surpringlsy gives it out. Incident 5: Fortune favours Green A delivery from Justin Greaves to Green was sent upstairs for review by by Chase after on-field umpire Nitin Menon gave it not out for LBW. Compared to the other decisions made this was rather a difficult one but yet ended up controversial. There was an edge from Green however, it was unclear if the ball has brushed the pad before and Holdstock declared it was not out. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc: 'There's been some interesting ones. A couple more (DRS calls) have gone against the West Indies than us. As players, you can only ask a question, we don't use the technology to make the decision. It's a grey area so it comes down to the perception of the officials.' West Indian head coach Darren Sammy: 'I just had a chat with the match referee trying to find some understanding of what the process is. We only hope for consistency in the decision making. When there's doubt in something, just be consistent across the board. From the images that we're seeing, the decisions are not fair enough for both teams. I've asked the match referee for a sit down. We're all humans, mistakes will be made, I just want fairness.' Reactions on commentary Ian Bishop: 'Officiating is low-hanging fruit. What needs to happen here, when I put my emotions aside, the umpires perhaps need, and they probably do have a meeting after the day's play, they will review these decisions and I think we may get better interpretations … you have to get that going forward. I think they would probably have learned a few things [by] looking at that.' Carlos Brathwaite: 'There are not many fans of [third umpire] Adrian Holdstock in the West Indies at the moment,' Samuel Badree: 'It's unfortunate, it really is unfortunate. It feels as though everything has gone against the West Indians.' Greg Blewett: 'I felt like the third umpire had some really tough decisions to make. A lot of them weren't really clear decisions; it was down to a bit of interpretations. I think Australia got on the right end of the decisions.'
Courier-Mail
10 hours ago
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- Courier-Mail
Catch controversy rocks Australia-West Indies first Test
Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Followed categories will be added to My News. While you were sleeping, Australia knocked over the West Indies for 190 – thanks in part to some generous decisions from the third umpire that caught the ire of the home side. Read on for the moments you missed. FOLLOW LIVE: Australia's second innings off to rocky start PAD TASTE Bat or pad first? That was the question, and third umpire Adrian Holdstock answered with the former, meaning West Indies captain Roston Chase survived a close shave on one after an lbw appeal from Josh Hazlewood that had initially turned down. The Aussies went upstairs and thought they had their man when a spike on Ultraedge appeared before the ball reached the bat. However Holdstock interpreted it differently, allowing Chase to continue. A similar call went Australia's way later in the day when Chase fell for 44 to Pat Cummins, with Holdstock having a long think about it again. JUST WON'T STICK The Windies put down four catches on day one, and it was Australia's turn to fumble in the field on day two. Sam Konstas spilled a chance at short leg with Chase on four from Pat Cummins' bowling, while Brandon King had a reprieve on 26 when Alex Carey spilled a regulation catch off Hazlewood which Usman Khawaja couldn't mop up. Thankfully for the Australian wicketkeeper there was no damage done, with Hazlewood bowling the debutant less than two overs later without another run being added. Alex Carey's contentious catch GRASSY ROLE Carey, donning a black armband for a personal bereavement, was involved in a controversy when he claimed a diving one-handed catch to remove Shai Hope two runs shy of a half-century on return after a terrific bit of seam movement from Beau Webster. While replays appeared to show the ball touching the grass after Carey had taken it in his glove, this umpire Holdstock decided that the wicketkeeper was in control of the catch, sending Hope on his way. Windies coach Daren Sammy looked bewildered by the call. LYON TAMED Having been nullified by South Africa at Lord's, Nathan Lyon was attacked by Chase and Hope in their 67-run stand to the extent that he was barely used thereafter by Cummins. Lyon ended up bowling just 5.2 overs for the innings, taking the final wicket when Jayden Seales was well caught in the deep by Webster. It was the first wicket of the match to fall to spin. Originally published as What you missed overnight, Day 2: Catch controversy rocks Australia-West Indies first Test
