India, June 26 -- Despite getting little support from his fielders - West Indies dropped four catches on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia in Barbados - Shamar Joseph would have, or rather should have, ended up with a five-wicket haul but for a controversial decision by third umpire Adrian Holdstock.

Shamar Joseph, brimming with pride for ripping through the Australian top-order, delivered a short and wide delivery on the second ball of the 46th over to Travis Head. The Australian batter gave it an almighty swing but ended up making no contact. There was a noise as the ball went past the bat, Joseph went up in a huge appeal, he almost ended up pleading but umpire Nitin Menon shook his head.

Joseph then asked the keeper, Shai Hop...