Chase doubled down on comments made earlier by head coach Daren Sammy, who had criticised TV umpire Adrian Holdstock after several decisions went against the hosts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis 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,\u201d Chase said after the match. \u201cBut then there were so many questionable calls in the game and none of them went our way. I mean, as a player, you\u2019re out there, you\u2019re giving your all, you\u2019re fighting. And then nothing is going your way. It could be heartbreaking.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chase pointed to key moments - including his own lbw dismissal despite a possible inside edge and Shai Hope\u2019s departure to a sharp catch by Alex Carey - that derailed West Indies\u2019 reply to Australia\u2019s 180.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMe and Shai Hope were going well and then, obviously, we had some questionable calls. That really set us back in terms of creating a big lead on the total that Australia set,\u201d Chase added. \u201cIt\u2019s clear to see anyone would feel bad or feel hurt about those decisions. You\u2019re out there playing to win, giving it your all and it seems like everyone is against you.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The West Indies skipper called for greater accountability for umpires, suggesting that officials should face penalties for clear errors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s frustrating because as players, when we mess up, when we get out of line, we\u2019re penalised harshly. But the officials, nothing ever happens to them. They just have a wrong decision or questionable decision and life just goes on,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou\u2019re talking about guys\u2019 careers. One bad decision could make or break a guy\u2019s career. I just think that it should be an even playground in terms of when players step out of line, they\u2019re penalised. I think that there should be some penalty put in place when you have blatant decisions going against you.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chase highlighted the disputed low catch taken by Hope to dismiss Travis Head on 53, which was ruled not out, as another turning point. \u201cI think it was a big factor in the game because me and Hope were going well. We even had a catch that went against us in the first innings when we were bowling. So, you never know what the score could have been, but I don\u2019t want to harp on it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the other side, Australia captain Pat Cummins played down the controversy. \u201cWe appeal (and) if we think it\u2019s close, use DRS and leave the rest up to the umpires,\u201d Cummins said. \u201cIn some games, there\u2019s a lot of 50-50 calls. Today we missed a few 50-50 calls that went against us. I think it\u2019s cricket. I think it all balances itself out.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Beyond the umpiring concerns, Chase admitted the West Indies let themselves down with their fielding, dropping seven catches across the Test. \u201cThere\u2019s nothing I can say to justify the guys dropping the catches. We\u2019ve been working hard on the slip catches. Every day, we try to take at least 30 to 40 catches. But practice and in the game is a big difference,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the other side, Australia captain Pat Cummins played down the controversy. \u201cWe appeal (and) if we think it\u2019s close, use DRS and leave the rest up to the umpires,\u201d Cummins said. \u201cIn some games, there\u2019s a lot of 50-50 calls. Today we missed a few 50-50 calls that went against us. I think it\u2019s cricket. I think it all balances itself out.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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