The first Test between West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval has delivered gripping action and some outstanding pace bowling. But beyond the wickets and momentum swings, it's the third umpire - Adrian Holdstock - who has dominated headlines.
Five of his decisions - four of which went against West Indies - have left players and fans frustrated. And the controversy shows no signs of cooling.
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The sense of injustice has been strong in the Windies camp, especially with the match so evenly balanced. Here is a look at all the moments that sparked outrage.
WI vs AUS 1st Test: Controversial third umpire calls
Roston Chase LBW review confusion
In the very first over, Josh Hazlewood trapped Chase but Cummins thought it hit the pad first and reviewed. UltraEdge showed a spike just before the bat made contact but the third umpire ruled it as bat first.
Cummins looked visibly upset and approached the on-field umpires.
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Rosted Chase given out LBW - no edge found
Chase was soon dismissed LBW to Cummins. He reviewed instantly, convinced there was an inside edge.
Bat and pad were close and UltraEdge didn't show a clear spike. Despite the doubt, Holdstock upheld the on-field decision.
Ian Bishop didn’t hold back: "I thought he hit that. That clearly should not have been out." Carlos Brathwaite added: "There are not many fans of Adrian Holdstock inside the West Indies dressing room right now."
Shai Hope caught behind - controversial clean take by Alex Carey
Hope was dismissed after a one-handed grab by Alex Carey. Replays showed the ball close to the ground but the third umpire gave it out.
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West Indies coach Daren Sammy was furious and gestured in disbelief. The crowd booed loudly.
Greg Blewett summed up the mood: "It appears as though it touches the ground. The dressing room feels they've been on the wrong end of some calls."
Cameron Green survives LBW review
Late on Day 2, Green survived an LBW call that showed pad-first contact. Holdstock ruled it not out - again to West Indies' frustration.
Travis Head's Day 1 edge ruled not out
Earlier on Day 1, Head edged a ball to Shai Hope, who appeared to take a clean catch. But the third umpire judged it to have bounced short. Another decision that didn't go the Windies' way.