DRS catastrophe? Three shocking umpiring decisions in two days rock WI vs AUS Test | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Not one, not two, however three controversial third-umpire decisions turned main speaking factors in the course of the first Test between West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. West Indies gained the higher hand on Day 2, with Australia at 92/4 in their second innings, main by simply 82 runs. The match has been punctuated by a number of contentious calls from third umpire Adrian Holdstock, impacting either side over the two days.Australia have been dismissed for 180 in their first innings, with West Indies replying with 190. The contest stays delicately poised, with Travis Head and Beau Webster presently on the crease for the guests.The string of controversies started on Day 1 when Travis Head was dominated not out, regardless of replays suggesting the ball had carried cleanly to the wicketkeeper off Shamar Joseph’s bowling. The third umpire, nonetheless, stated there was not sufficient proof to substantiate a clear catch.Another questionable second got here in the primary over of Day 2, when Roston Chase survived an LBW enchantment off Josh Hazlewood. Despite a transparent spike showing earlier than the ball hit the bat, the third umpire gave the advantage of doubt to Chase.Chase went on to attain 44 earlier than falling to a different contentious resolution. He was adjudged LBW to Pat Cummins, and though he reviewed the choice citing a visual deviation close to the bat, the unique verdict was upheld.“I disagree with the decision, I disagree with the technology, I thought he hit that but somehow, it’s worked against Roston Chase,” commented Ian Bishop throughout commentary.“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.”The controversy did not cease there. Shai Hope was given out caught behind by Alex Carey, though replays appeared to point out the ball might have touched the bottom in the course of the catch.Australia now face the duty of constructing a stable partnership on Day 3 to wrest again management of the match.