West Indies cricket coach Deran Sammy has been fined 15% of his match fee for publicly criticizing the TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia at Barbados, after expressing concern about the decision of the inconsistent decision review system on two days.In his first Test as a West Indies coach, 41-year-old Sammy faced restrictions after his post-play press conference, where he questioned several controversial DRS decisions at Kensington Oval.The controversy was focused around two caught behind the decisions associated with Australia’s Travis Head, which were not given out, and Shai Hop of the West Indies, which were rejected. Sammy also highlighted opposite the LBW referral including Roston Chase and Australia’s Cameron Green.
“When there is doubt in something, just suit the board,” Sammy said. “From the images we are seeing, the decisions are not enough for both teams … I just want fairness.”Sammy blamed the ICC’s code of conduct for making unfair remarks about a match officer.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?In a separate event, the West Indies fast bowler Jaden Seals were also fined 15% of their match fee, which was to send Australian captain Pat Cummins in a day.Disciplinary action took place during a match that won Australia by 159 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.The team will now be the head of Granada for the second Test, which begins on Thursday.
