While the first Test between West Indies and Australia at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados is shaping up for an intense finish, much of the headlines on Day 2 were made not by the players, but by the third umpire for the game. South African umpire Adrian Holdstock – the third umpire for the match – gave a number of calls that brought discontent from both sides. In particular, West Indies appeared to have been left aggrieved by repeated dubious calls going against them, even after DRS (Decision Review System).
The two most notable incidents occurred for the dismissals of West Indies captain Roston Chase and wicket-keeper batter Shai Hope, who were also the top run-scorers of the side in the first innings.
Chase, well set on 44, was given out LBW after being caught on the pads by Pat Cummins, but had taken an instant review.
Replays appeared to show a spike on UltraEdge when the ball was close to the bat, before it had hit the pads. However, third umpire Holdstock did not consider it an edge, and proceeded to give Chase out.
Former West Indies fast bowler and reputed commentator Ian Bishop highlighted his disagreement with Holdstock’s decision
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