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Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Third umpire's repeated howlers against West Indies in Barbados Test vs AUS sparks controversy: Sammy, Bishop furious
The first Test between the West Indies and Australia at the Kensington Oval in Barbados is turning out to be a thriller. The two days of action have seen 24 wickets fall, and the match is poised on a knife's edge. However, all the attention has been on third umpire Adrian Holdstock, who has been the central figure in five controversial DRS decisions. The West Indies camp might have a lot to complain about, as four of these decisions went against them. West Indies vs Australia, 1st Test: The contest in Barbados has been rocked by the controversy surrounding the third umpire(Screengrab - Fancode) In the very first over of Day 2, West Indies captain Roston Chase squeezed an in-seaming delivery from Josh Hazlewood towards fine leg for a single. Australia captain Pat Cummins went upstairs as he thought the ball hit the pad first. A spike appeared on the Ultraedge a frame before the ball struck Chase's bat. However, the visitors were left shocked when the third umpire gave a not-out verdict, thinking the ball hit the bat first. Pat Cummins and Hazlewood immediately went up to the on-field officials for clarification. Another incident involving Windies skipper Roston Chase happened over the next few overs, and this definitely left the hosts rattled. The right-hander was given LBW as he was struck on the knee roll as Pat Cummins bowled an unplayable delivery. Chase went for a review, thinking he got an inside edge. The bat and pad were close together, and it seemed like the Windies skipper did get an inside edge. However, the third umpire thought otherwise, much to the dismay of the West Indies dressing room. It must be mentioned that, considering the bat and pad were close to each other, the Ultraedge showed no obvious spike. Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop expressed his fury with the decision, saying Holdstock failed to make the right call. "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," he said on air. "There are not many fans of Adrian Holdstock inside the West Indies dressing room at the moment," said former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite. Drama continues The drama did not stop there. Later in the afternoon session, West Indies batter Shai Hope had to walk back after falling prey to an outstanding catch by wicketkeeper Alex Carey. However, the on-field officials were not satisfied with the Australians' effort and referred the call to the third umpire. Also Read: West Indies pacer avenges Australia great's insult by running through Cummins and Co The slow-motion replays seemed to indicate that Carey grassed the ball on the turf. However, once again, Holdstock thought otherwise. West Indies coach Daren Sammy could not believe his eyes. He threw his arms up in disgust upon learning about Holdstock's verdict. The Barbados crowd also voiced their disbelief. "The emotions on the ground are a little bit high at the moment. It appears as though it touches the ground. I agree with the sentiments of the West Indies dressing room that they feel like they've been on the wrong end of some of the calls today," said former Australia batter Greg Blewett on commentary. Towards the end of Day 2, the third umpire Holdstock once again made a controversial decision, and this too went against the West Indies as Cameron Green survived a close LBW appeal. Replays indicated that the ball touched the pad before the bat. However, Holdstock once again thought otherwise and did not give it out. Earlier on Day 1, Travis Head edged a delivery off the bowling of Shamar Joseph to Shai Hope. It seemed that the Windies fielder had taken the catch pretty clearly. However, Holdstock reckoned the ball fell short and Head got a chance to continue on. Speaking of the first Test, Australia are 92/4 in the second innings, leading the hosts by 80 runs. For the visitors, Travis Head and Beau Webster are unbeaten on 13 and 19, respectively.
The Advertiser
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Konstas, Green err again in tight first Windies Test
Australia are crying out for Steve Smith's return after the new-look top order again misfired and kept the first West Indies Test on a knife's edge in Bridgetown. Teenage opener Sam Konstas went for single figures for the second time in a tough return Test and Cameron Green's struggles at No.3 continued as Australia went to stumps on day two at 4-92 in the second innings. It means Australia hold a lead of 82 runs after their pacemen skittled West Indies for 190 in reply to 180. The ongoing 27-run partnership between a newly patient Travis Head (13 runs off 37 balls) and Beau Webster (19 off 24) appears critical for Australia. A total of 24 wickets have fallen across the first two days of the three-match series - Australia's final tune-up before the home Ashes this summer. In the absence of injured talisman Smith, hoping to return in the second Test, Australia's top four managed only 47 runs between them to put pressure on the lower order on day three. Konstas's highly anticipated comeback Test will finish with scores of three and five, but he was fortunate to have scored at all on Thursday (Friday morning AEDT). The talented teenager was dropped twice from the bowling of Shamar Joseph (1-15) in the space of three balls during the second over before he had gotten off the mark. Australia's familiar tormentor Joseph finally had his man when Konstas chopped on, the ball ricocheting from the toe of his bat and onto middle stump. Green could also count himself lucky not to have gone sooner than 15 - still his highest score from four digs since being bumped up to No.3. The towering West Australian successfully overturned the umpire's lbw call on 13, and added only one run before surviving Justin Greaves' review for lbw. For the fourth time in as many Test innings since returning from a back injury, Green edged to the slips cordon after an uncomfortable stay at the crease - this time falling to Greaves. Smith's injury replacement Josh Inglis (12) went cheaply for a second time this Test, shouldering arms and allowing Jayden Seales (1-24) to nudge off-stump with a peach. Usman Khawaja's luck from the first innings also ran dry on 15, with ball-tracker inconclusive as the veteran fought to overturn the on-field call of lbw from Alzarri Joseph (1-16). Earlier, West Indies' Roston Chase (44) survived an Australian lbw appeal on one and a Konstas dropped catch at square leg on four to forge a 67-run stand with Shai Hope (48). But Chase looked hugely frustrated early in the afternoon session when he was given out lbw to Pat Cummins, convinced that he'd got an inside edge. The Ultraedge review gave no clear evidence one way or another and the disgruntled captain had to go. Hope would have been similarly disappointed to have been given out when replays cast doubt as to whether the ball had grazed the turf on its way to Alex Carey from Webster's bowling (2-20). The familiar triumvirate of Mitchell Starc (3-65), Josh Hazlewood (2-34) and Cummins (2-34) all chipped in, while Nathan Lyon grabbed the final wicket of the innings, tempting Seales to slog one straight down Webster's throat in the deep. Australia are crying out for Steve Smith's return after the new-look top order again misfired and kept the first West Indies Test on a knife's edge in Bridgetown. Teenage opener Sam Konstas went for single figures for the second time in a tough return Test and Cameron Green's struggles at No.3 continued as Australia went to stumps on day two at 4-92 in the second innings. It means Australia hold a lead of 82 runs after their pacemen skittled West Indies for 190 in reply to 180. The ongoing 27-run partnership between a newly patient Travis Head (13 runs off 37 balls) and Beau Webster (19 off 24) appears critical for Australia. A total of 24 wickets have fallen across the first two days of the three-match series - Australia's final tune-up before the home Ashes this summer. In the absence of injured talisman Smith, hoping to return in the second Test, Australia's top four managed only 47 runs between them to put pressure on the lower order on day three. Konstas's highly anticipated comeback Test will finish with scores of three and five, but he was fortunate to have scored at all on Thursday (Friday morning AEDT). The talented teenager was dropped twice from the bowling of Shamar Joseph (1-15) in the space of three balls during the second over before he had gotten off the mark. Australia's familiar tormentor Joseph finally had his man when Konstas chopped on, the ball ricocheting from the toe of his bat and onto middle stump. Green could also count himself lucky not to have gone sooner than 15 - still his highest score from four digs since being bumped up to No.3. The towering West Australian successfully overturned the umpire's lbw call on 13, and added only one run before surviving Justin Greaves' review for lbw. For the fourth time in as many Test innings since returning from a back injury, Green edged to the slips cordon after an uncomfortable stay at the crease - this time falling to Greaves. Smith's injury replacement Josh Inglis (12) went cheaply for a second time this Test, shouldering arms and allowing Jayden Seales (1-24) to nudge off-stump with a peach. Usman Khawaja's luck from the first innings also ran dry on 15, with ball-tracker inconclusive as the veteran fought to overturn the on-field call of lbw from Alzarri Joseph (1-16). Earlier, West Indies' Roston Chase (44) survived an Australian lbw appeal on one and a Konstas dropped catch at square leg on four to forge a 67-run stand with Shai Hope (48). But Chase looked hugely frustrated early in the afternoon session when he was given out lbw to Pat Cummins, convinced that he'd got an inside edge. The Ultraedge review gave no clear evidence one way or another and the disgruntled captain had to go. Hope would have been similarly disappointed to have been given out when replays cast doubt as to whether the ball had grazed the turf on its way to Alex Carey from Webster's bowling (2-20). The familiar triumvirate of Mitchell Starc (3-65), Josh Hazlewood (2-34) and Cummins (2-34) all chipped in, while Nathan Lyon grabbed the final wicket of the innings, tempting Seales to slog one straight down Webster's throat in the deep. Australia are crying out for Steve Smith's return after the new-look top order again misfired and kept the first West Indies Test on a knife's edge in Bridgetown. Teenage opener Sam Konstas went for single figures for the second time in a tough return Test and Cameron Green's struggles at No.3 continued as Australia went to stumps on day two at 4-92 in the second innings. It means Australia hold a lead of 82 runs after their pacemen skittled West Indies for 190 in reply to 180. The ongoing 27-run partnership between a newly patient Travis Head (13 runs off 37 balls) and Beau Webster (19 off 24) appears critical for Australia. A total of 24 wickets have fallen across the first two days of the three-match series - Australia's final tune-up before the home Ashes this summer. In the absence of injured talisman Smith, hoping to return in the second Test, Australia's top four managed only 47 runs between them to put pressure on the lower order on day three. Konstas's highly anticipated comeback Test will finish with scores of three and five, but he was fortunate to have scored at all on Thursday (Friday morning AEDT). The talented teenager was dropped twice from the bowling of Shamar Joseph (1-15) in the space of three balls during the second over before he had gotten off the mark. Australia's familiar tormentor Joseph finally had his man when Konstas chopped on, the ball ricocheting from the toe of his bat and onto middle stump. Green could also count himself lucky not to have gone sooner than 15 - still his highest score from four digs since being bumped up to No.3. The towering West Australian successfully overturned the umpire's lbw call on 13, and added only one run before surviving Justin Greaves' review for lbw. For the fourth time in as many Test innings since returning from a back injury, Green edged to the slips cordon after an uncomfortable stay at the crease - this time falling to Greaves. Smith's injury replacement Josh Inglis (12) went cheaply for a second time this Test, shouldering arms and allowing Jayden Seales (1-24) to nudge off-stump with a peach. Usman Khawaja's luck from the first innings also ran dry on 15, with ball-tracker inconclusive as the veteran fought to overturn the on-field call of lbw from Alzarri Joseph (1-16). Earlier, West Indies' Roston Chase (44) survived an Australian lbw appeal on one and a Konstas dropped catch at square leg on four to forge a 67-run stand with Shai Hope (48). But Chase looked hugely frustrated early in the afternoon session when he was given out lbw to Pat Cummins, convinced that he'd got an inside edge. The Ultraedge review gave no clear evidence one way or another and the disgruntled captain had to go. Hope would have been similarly disappointed to have been given out when replays cast doubt as to whether the ball had grazed the turf on its way to Alex Carey from Webster's bowling (2-20). The familiar triumvirate of Mitchell Starc (3-65), Josh Hazlewood (2-34) and Cummins (2-34) all chipped in, while Nathan Lyon grabbed the final wicket of the innings, tempting Seales to slog one straight down Webster's throat in the deep.
The Star
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Cricket-Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados
(Reuters) -Australia carved out an 82-run lead over West Indies on day two of the first test in Barbados on Thursday, with the hosts frustrated by several close umpiring calls that went against them. Australia, who were 92 for four at stumps in their second innings, continued their top-order struggles for a second consecutive day on a zippy Kensington Oval pitch that offered plenty for the pacers. West Indies resumed on 57 for four, trailing the tourists by 123 runs after bowling Australia out for 180 in their first innings. Two contentious umpiring calls helped Australia's bowling attack claw back control of the contest, dismissing the hosts for 190. What began as West Indies' day threatened to unravel after lunch, when captain Roston Chase was given out lbw to Pat Cummins for 44, despite his protestations that he had inside-edged the ball onto his pads. The Ultraedge technology offered no definitive evidence either way, sending an exasperated Chase back to the pavilion after his watchful 108-ball innings. The morning session belonged decisively to the home side as Chase and white-ball skipper Shai Hope, returning to test cricket after a four-year absence, navigated the Australian attack with increasing assurance in their 67-run sixth-wicket partnership. Controversy struck again when Hope, cruising towards a half-century on 48, edged Beau Webster into Alex Carey's diving gloves. Replays suggested the ball may have grazed the turf as the wicketkeeper completed a spectacular one-handed catch, but third umpire Adrian Holdstock ruled in Australia's favour. "We can only ask the questions, and then it goes to the officials," Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc said. "One went against us, a couple against them. That's what we have technology for." The twin dismissals proved to be the turning point, halting West Indies' momentum when a substantial lead seemed within grasp. At lunch, they had looked comfortable at 135 for five, with both batsmen displaying the patience and technique to potentially build a match-defining advantage. Instead, the Australian attack, led by Webster's probing line and Cummins' persistence, systematically dismantled the West Indies lower order to restrict the first-innings deficit to just 10 runs. The marginal decisions added another layer of intrigue to an already absorbing test match. "There was a partnership there between Roston and Shai," Starc added. "They showed if you could absorb pressure, there were runs to be scored. That is a bit of a blueprint. There are runs out there, but it is not going to be easy." Australia's second innings quickly mirrored their first-day struggles as Alzarri Joseph trapped Usman Khawaja lbw for 15, before teenage debutant Sam Konstas chopped Shamar Joseph onto his stumps for five. Josh Inglis departed shouldering arms to Seales, while Cameron Green edged to slip off Greaves for 15, leaving Travis Head and Beau Webster to navigate through to stumps on a pitch where runs remain precious currency. "It's an indifferent wicket," Starc said. "If you bowl the right areas for long enough, there are enough chances. There are a few bare patches, a few grassy patches, so it depends on where the ball is pitching." (Reporting by Simon Jennings in TorontoEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Australia edge ahead on day of close calls in Barbados
Australia carved out an 82-run lead over West Indies on day two of the first test in Barbados on Thursday, with the hosts frustrated by several close umpiring calls that went against them. Australia, who were 92 for four at stumps in their second innings, continued their top-order struggles for a second consecutive day on a zippy Kensington Oval pitch that offered plenty for the pacers. West Indies resumed on 57 for four, trailing the tourists by 123 runs after bowling Australia out for 180 in their first innings. Two contentious umpiring calls helped Australia's bowling attack claw back control of the contest, dismissing the hosts for 190. What began as West Indies' day threatened to unravel after lunch, when captain Roston Chase was given out lbw to Pat Cummins for 44, despite his protestations that he had inside-edged the ball onto his pads. The Ultraedge technology offered no definitive evidence either way, sending an exasperated Chase back to the pavilion after his watchful 108-ball innings. The morning session belonged decisively to the home side as Chase and white-ball skipper Shai Hope, returning to test cricket after a four-year absence, navigated the Australian attack with increasing assurance in their 67-run sixth-wicket partnership. Controversy struck again when Hope, cruising towards a half-century on 48, edged Beau Webster into Alex Carey's diving gloves. Replays suggested the ball may have grazed the turf as the wicketkeeper completed a spectacular one-handed catch, but third umpire Adrian Holdstock ruled in Australia's favour. "We can only ask the questions, and then it goes to the officials," Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc said. "One went against us, a couple against them. That's what we have technology for." The twin dismissals proved to be the turning point, halting West Indies' momentum when a substantial lead seemed within grasp. At lunch, they had looked comfortable at 135 for five, with both batsmen displaying the patience and technique to potentially build a match-defining advantage. Instead, the Australian attack, led by Webster's probing line and Cummins' persistence, systematically dismantled the West Indies lower order to restrict the first-innings deficit to just 10 runs. The marginal decisions added another layer of intrigue to an already absorbing test match. "There was a partnership there between Roston and Shai," Starc added. "They showed if you could absorb pressure, there were runs to be scored. That is a bit of a blueprint. There are runs out there, but it is not going to be easy." Australia's second innings quickly mirrored their first-day struggles as Alzarri Joseph trapped Usman Khawaja lbw for 15, before teenage debutant Sam Konstas chopped Shamar Joseph onto his stumps for five. Josh Inglis departed shouldering arms to Seales, while Cameron Green edged to slip off Greaves for 15, leaving Travis Head and Beau Webster to navigate through to stumps on a pitch where runs remain precious currency. "It's an indifferent wicket," Starc said. "If you bowl the right areas for long enough, there are enough chances. There are a few bare patches, a few grassy patches, so it depends on where the ball is pitching." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
