The head coach West Indies Darren Sammy was fined ICC (International Cricket Council) for his scornful remarks against the third referee Adrian Holdstock during the first test against Australia in Barbados. Sammy expressed his concerns about two controversial calls during the 2nd test match that went against West India.
He received a fine of 15% of his fee for a match for breach level 1 Code of ICC behavior. It was found that former Captain West Indies violated Article 2.7 The Code, which concerns “public criticism or inappropriate commentary in connection with the incident that occurs in an international match or any player, a player’s support staff, corresponds to officials or a team who participates in any international match”.
One point of Demerite was also added to Sammy’s disciplinary record, with this first offense in the 24 -month period. Chief coach West Indies accepted his sanction proposed by Javagal Srinath judge for a fee for a fee, balanced by Richard Kettleborough and Nitin Menon, Adrian Holdstock’s third referee and Fourth Referee Gregory Brathwaite.
Three decisions became the speaking of the test match as on day 1, Australia Batter Travis Head received retribution of television judge Adrian Holdstock after he decided not to 53, and quoted the lack of evidence of the clear catch of Shai Hope for stumps. Later on day 2.
To join Western India, Shai Hope was distributed against Beau Webster, because in the Australian benefit the low takeover from the goal Alex Carey. Darren Sammy even met Javagal Srinath’s referee after 2 days to express his concerns about controversial decisions.
“You don’t want to get into a situation where you are interested in certain judges. Is there anything against this team?
Captain West Indies Roston Chase also asked ICC to impose sentences The referees for poor decisions after they lost the test of 159 runs.
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Published:
Rishabh beniwal
Published on:
29. June 2025
