Darren Sammy. Pic Credits: X
Darren Sammy. Pic Credits: X
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WI vs AUS 2025 : Darren Sammy Moves On From Umpiring Mistakes

July 3, 2025
Deep Raval

Darren Sammy, the coach of the West Indies, stated that although the match officials acknowledged mistakes were made during the first Test in Barbados, he had no ill will towards Adrian Holdstock, who will take over as the TV umpire and play on the field in Grenada. The recently concluded test match sparked numerous controversies.

This time, these controversies involved umpiring errors in the game. Umpire’s decision against WI captain Roston Chase and experienced batter Shai Hope raised eyebrows in the West Indies dressing room and worldwide. Darren Sammy has agitated with the umpiring.

After Darren Sammy questioned Holdstock’s work, namely the rulings against Roston Chase and Shai Hope, he was given a demerit point and fined 15% of his match fee. He also mentioned that he had worries about the current England visit. Despite his harsh criticism following the game, Chase has not been sanctioned by the ICC.

Darren Sammy Hold No Grudges Despite Umpiring Errors

“I said I wouldn’t want my players to do that press conference because of the questions I think that would have been posted at them,” Darren Sammy said.
“We’ve had further chats [with the officials]. They’ve clarified some stuff. There has been some admission of error as well. This was Barbados and we’re now in Grenada, so we’ve left that behind.”
Asked whether he regretted his comments about Holdstock, Darren Sammy said, “I don’t hold grudges. I said what I said, based on what I saw. I’ve been punished for it. I wish Adrian all the best, to be honest. I mean, we’re all human. I have nothing against the umpires. I really wish he has an awesome game.”
Despite acknowledging that they were on the right side of the umpiring controversy in Barbados, Australia has remained out of the c
controversy. However, when Alex Carey viewed the replays on the big screen, he was afraid that his diving grab to remove Hope would be given not out.

Hope was well-set on 48 in his first Test match in three and a half years when Beau Webster bowled, and Carey ducked full-length to his left to collect an inside edge. Carey was certain that he had made a clean catch. It was eventually confirmed as out by Holdstock. Earlier in the game, he had ruled a low catch by Hope from Travis Head in Australia’s first innings as not out.

“I thought it was out straightaway, yes,” Carey said. “I wasn’t confident it was going to stay out when I saw the replay, to be honest. It’s been a really difficult shift in the third umpiring in what’s out and what’s not out. Your opinion is different to my opinion.

“I thought that was a pretty difficult game, to have five, six, seven 50-50 examples for the third umpire. He’s not going to please everyone up there, but I thought he did a really good job. We obviously know the other side and the other camp was a little bit disappointed with some of them. I understand that.

“But I did think it was out. I never thought I fumbled the ball or had any reason to question the decision. It was a pleasing one to take. A good batter as well, who was scoring some runs.”

Holdstock will oppose Nitin Menon in Jamaica after standing alongside Richard Kettleborough in Grenada. In his 93rd Test, Kettleborough will surpass David Shepherd’s record of 92, which was held by an English umpire.

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