WI vs AUS: Daren Sammy fined for fiery umpire outburst during Test match

West Indies coach Daren Sammy faced a fine of 15% of his match fee for publicly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock's DRS rulings during the first test against Australia. Sammy expressed concerns about consistency after contentious decisions at Kensington Oval. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was also penalized 15% of his fee for his send-off to Australian skipper Pat Cummins.
WI vs AUS: Daren Sammy fined for fiery umpire outburst during Test match
West Indies coach Daren Sammy (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
West Indies cricket coach Daren Sammy has been fined 15% of his match fee for publicly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first test against Australia in Barbados, after expressing concerns about inconsistent Decision Review System rulings on day two.The 41-year-old Sammy, in his first test as West Indies' coach, faced sanctions after his post-play press conference where he questioned several contentious DRS decisions at Kensington Oval.
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The controversy centered around two caught behind decisions involving Australia's Travis Head, who was given not out, and West Indies' Shai Hop, who was ruled out. Sammy also highlighted contrasting lbw referrals involving Roston Chase and Australia's Cameron Green.
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"When there's doubt in something, just be consistent across the board," Sammy said. "From the images that we're seeing, the decisions are not fair enough for both teams... I just want fairness."Sammy pleaded guilty to breaching the ICC's code of conduct for making inappropriate comments about a match official.Quiz: Who's that IPL player?In a separate incident, West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales was also fined 15% of his match fee for his send-off to Australian captain Pat Cummins on day one.The disciplinary actions came during a match that saw Australia secure a 159-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.The teams will now head to Grenada for the second test, which begins Thursday.
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