West Indies skipper Roston Chase vented out his anger over multiple controversial DRS calls that went against his team in the opening Test against Australia in Barbados.

The hosts were at the receiving end of several umpiring howlers, and Chase believes those decisions went a long way in influencing the outcome of the match.

West Indies lost the first Test by 159 runs inside three days to concede a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

After the close of play on Day 2, Caribbean head coach Daren Sammy met match referee Javagal Srinath, asking for "consistency" in terms of umpiring.

Chase took it one step ahead as he called for accountability over the third umpire’s decisions, especially those made by Adrian Holdstock.

The decisions that left the West Indies camp furious were the dismissals of Roston Chase and Shai Hope in the first innings.

Chase was declared out LBW to a Pat Cummins delivery despite a visible spike on UltraEdge. On the other hand, Hope was adjudged caught behind off Beau Webster. The ball seemed to touch the ground as Alex Carey completed a one-handed catch, but Holdstock ruled it clean.

"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. I mean, as a player, you're out there, you're giving your all, you're fighting. And then nothing is going your way," Chase told reporters after the end of the first Test, as per ESPNCricinfo.

"It could be heartbreaking. You see what set batters can do on the wicket. The wicket is one where once you get in, you can get runs, but the hardest part is to get in. Me 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," he added.

Chase launched a scathing attack on the umpires, saying it felt "everything is against" the hosts after repeated howlers against them.

"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," Chase said.

"But the officials, nothing ever happens to them. They just have a wrong decision or questionable decision, and life just goes on. You're talking about guys' careers. One bad decision could make or break a guy's career. I just think that it should be an even playground in terms of when players step out of line, they're penalised. I think that there should be some penalty put in place when you have blatant decisions going against you," he added.