Overview

• Australia’s 159-run win in Barbados gave them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and kicked off the new World Test Championship cycle
• West Indies coach Daren Sammy was fined 15% of his match fee and handed a demerit point for breaching Article 2.7 by publicly questioning TV umpire Adrian Holdstock’s calls
• Captain Roston Chase voiced similar concerns over inconsistent caught-behind and LBW decisions but faced no ICC penalty
• The ICC’s disciplinary action reflects increased scrutiny on DRS consistency and umpiring standards after contentious decisions in the opener
• Both sides now prepare for the second Test at Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium under a spotlight on officiating performance