The ICC has slapped West Indies coach Darren Sammy with a fine after his public criticism of the match officials during his side’s loss to Australia in the first Test of the Frank Worrell Trophy series.

The former allrounder, who played 38 Test for the Windies, had to give up 15 per cent of his match fee.

Sammy was openly critical of third umpire Adrian Holdstock after Day 2 of the Test, slamming several LBW and catch decisions he believed to be wrong.

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He couldn’t believe it when Cameron Green survived an LBW third-umpire review, which determined that the ball hit bat before pad.

The coach became even further frustrated when Shai Hope was dismissed from a low catch that was pored over by Holdstock, despite Travis Head surviving a similar catch attempt the previous day.

Speaking to reporters after Day 2, Sammy didn’t hold back, even questioning the accuracy of the technology being used.

“I just had a chat with the match referee (former Indian international Javagal Srinath),” Sammy said at the time.

“Just trying to find some sort of understanding as to what the process is. We only hope for consistency.”

On Saturday, cricket’s governing body announced Sammy had breached article 2.7 of the ICC code of conduct.

“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,” article 2.7 states.

Sammy accepted the penalty, which included one demerit point — but he wasn’t the only member of the Windies camp to air their frustations.

Skipper Roston Chase said some of the officials’ errors were “clear to see”.

“This game is a frustrating one for me and for the team because we bowled out Australia for a relatively low score. We were very happy with that but then there were so many questionable calls in the game and none of them went our way,” Chase said after the match finished on Friday.

“I mean, as a player, you’re out there, you’re giving your all, you’re fighting and then nothing is going your way.

“It’s clear to see anyone would feel bad or feel hurt about those decisions. You’re out there playing to win, giving it your all and it seems like everyone is against you. It’s frustrating because as players, when we mess up, when we get out of line, we’re penalised harshly.

“But the officials, nothing ever happens to them. They just have a wrong decision or questionable decision and life just goes on.”

Asked if Australia questioned the match officials at any stage during the match, Pat Cummins said “no, of course not”.

“We appeal and if we think it’s close, we use DRS and leave the rest up to the umpires,” he said.

“There were a lot of 50-50 calls. There was some that went against us. That’s cricket. I think it all balances itself out.”