Daren Sammy Fined, Receives Demerit Point for Third Umpire Criticism After Test Match

Daren Sammy Sanctioned for Umpire Criticism

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has been penalized for his comments regarding third umpire Adrian Holdstock following Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Sammy received a fine of 15 percent of his match fee and one demerit point for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

Sammy had questioned TV umpire Holdstock's consistency after contentious decisions on Day 2 © Getty

The sanction stems from Sammy's public questioning of Holdstock's consistency after contentious decisions against batsmen Shai Hope and Roston Chase.

Sammy's Remarks:

"I have noticed, especially with this particular umpire, it's something that for me started in England. It's frustrating. I just ask for consistency in the decision-making,"

Sammy stated, referring to Holdstock, during a press conference.

The ICC's Stance

The former West Indies captain was found to have breached Article 2.7 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article addresses "public criticism of, or inappropriate comment in relation to an incident occurring in an International Match or any Player, Player Support Personnel, Match Official or team participating in any International Match, irrespective of when such criticism or inappropriate comment is made."

Acceptance of the Sanction

Sammy admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Javagal Srinath.