West Indies skipper Roston Chase on umpiring decisions during 1st WI vs AUS Test: ‘So many questionable calls’ | Cricket News
West Indies skipper Roston Chase was upset about the umpiring controversy during the Test match. Third umpire in the game, Adrian Holdstock, did make a few questionable umpiring decisions, which the Coach of the West Indian side, Darren Sammy, was also critical of.
“This game is a frustrating one for me and for the team because we bowled out Australia for a relatively low score. We were very happy with that. But then there were so many questionable calls in the game and none of them went our way. I mean, as a player, you’re out there, you’re giving your all, you’re fighting. And then nothing is going your way,” Chase said after West Indies lost the game 159 runs.
“It’s clear to see anyone would feel bad or feel hurt about those decisions. You’re out there playing to win, giving it your all and it seems like everyone is against you. It’s frustrating because as players, when we mess up, when we get out of line, we’re penalised harshly. But the officials, nothing ever happens to them. They just have a wrong decision or questionable decision and life just goes on,” Chase added.
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Nathan Lyon swept up the tail after Josh Hazlewood’s five-wicket masterclass broke the hosts’ resance on a pitch that deteriorated into a bowler’s paradise. Lyon claimed the final two wickets in consecutive deliveries, ending Shamar Joseph’s entertaining knock at 44 from just 22 balls, as West Indies were dismissed for 141 chasing an improbable 301 to hand Australia a 1-0 series lead.
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