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

Daren Sammy, the West Indies head coach, has been penalized following his remarks concerning third umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados.

Sammy has been fined 15 percent of his match fee and received one demerit point for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The incident occurred on Day 2 of the Test match.

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

The sanction was imposed after Sammy publicly criticized the consistency of third umpire Adrian Holdstock after contentious decisions against Shai Hope and Roston Chase.

Sammy's comments included: "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." He further elaborated on his concerns during a press conference.

The ICC deemed Sammy's remarks a breach of 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."

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