Chase calls out poor umpiring following loss at Barbados with ‘so many questionable calls’ going against them.
Chase calls out ‘so many questionable calls’ in Barbados Test.
Roston Chase, the new captain of the West Indies, has stepped up his criticism of umpiring calls that went against his team in the first Test match against Australia, claiming they significantly affected the game’s outcome.
Following the play on the second day, coach Daren Sammy voiced his disapproval with TV umpire Adrian Holdstock’s performance. The dismissals of Chase, lbw when there was a potential inside edge, and Shai Hope to a spectacular catch from Alex Carey after the two had put together a 67-run partnership that reduced West Indies to 139 for 5 in response to Australia’s 180 were the main decisions that infuriated the West Indies.
Even though Australia led by just 82 runs with six wickets remaining at the beginning of the third day, the West Indies lost by a total of 159 runs.
“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,” Chase said. “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.
“It could be heartbreaking. You see what set batters can do on the wicket. The wicket is one where once you get in, you can get runs, but the hardest part is to get in. Me and Shai Hope were going well and then, obviously, we had some questionable calls. That really set us back in terms of creating a big lead on the total that Australia set.”
“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.”