Third umpire under scrutiny from Windies fans, staff after contentious Alex Carey catch
A sharp catch from Alex Carey created controversy in Barbados after the Aussie wicket-keeper claimed a chance low to his left on day two of the first Test.
Shai Hope was on 48 runs at the time, and building the West Indies towards a lead at 8-162.
However, a Beau Webster delivery caught the inside edge with Carey taking a screamer.
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Hope started to walk before the umpires asked to have the catch checked.
Alex Carey takes a catch to dismiss Shai Hope. Fox Cricket
A zoomed in slow motion replay appeared to suggest part of the ball had touched the ground when Carey steadied himself. But third umpire Adrian Holdstock gave it out.
The controversial call comes after Hope himself was denied a catch by the DRS in Australia's first innings.
"There are not many fans of Adrian Holstock in the West Indies at the moment - flabbergasted," Carlos Braithwaite said on commentary for ESPN.
West Indies coach Darren Sammy was shown throwing his hands up in the air at the decision.
Darren Sammy reacts. ESPN
While there was some frustration, footage showed Hope was already off the ground when the decision was made.
The next over, Greg Blewett summed up the tension in Barbados.
"I think the emotions at the ground are a little bit high at the moment," he said.
"As a cricketer you have to accept that's out but to the letter of the law it does appear some of that ball touches the ground.
"I agree with the sentiments of the West Indies dressing room that they feel like they've been on the wrong end of some of the calls today."
