4 h. ago ‘Sack’ Snicko: England and Australia frustrated by DRS drama again in third Ashes Test

Smith dismissal echoes confusion of opening dayStarc heard through mic calling for Snicko to be ‘sacked’England’s batting coach, Marcus Trescothick, described the use of the decision review system in the third Ashes Test as “not ideal”, at the end of another day of questionable spikes, dubious frame-alignment and a dismissal of Jamie Smith that echoed the confusion of the opening day.The DRS technology in use in Australia was widely criticised on day one after Alex Carey had been wrongly reprieved by the third umpire after feathering a catch to Jamie Smith on 72. The culprit in that case appears to have been operator error involving a mismatch of sound-wave and picture frame selection. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Dubious Jamie Smith dismissal reignites DRS technology controversy: ‘Snicko needs to be sacked’

Smith was judged to have been caught behind despite the technology not matching up again

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12 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Root dismissed by Cummins with England 300 runs behind Australia

Alex Carey’s century on his home ground countered Jofra Archer’s excellent bowling to leave the third Test in the balance after day one in Adelaide

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13 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Nathan Lyon takes two wickets in an over to reduce England to 42

Alex Carey’s century on his home ground countered Jofra Archer’s excellent bowling to leave the third Test in the balance after day one in Adelaide

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14 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: England begin reply to Australia’s 371 after Jofra Archer takes final two wickets

Alex Carey’s century on his home ground countered Jofra Archer’s excellent bowling to leave the third Test in the balance after day one in Adelaide

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15 h. ago England learn outcome of complaint to match referee after Ashes Snicko 'cheating' controversy erupts in third Test

England have had a review reinstated by ICC match referee Jeff Crowe after a technology error cost them the wicket of Australia's Alex Carey on the first day of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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25 h. ago Ashes 'cheating' controversy as major error lets Aussie score century against England

Alex Carey has admitted he hit the ball after a Snicko technology failure allowed him to stay at the crease, going on to score a century for Australia against England in the third Ashes Test

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26 h. ago Alex Carey's admission and England issued apology as DRS controversy dominates third Ashes Test

Alex Carey's possible dismissal was not given by Snicko after review, due to a difference in the replay and the sound spike due to a technology error, which the operators have since apologised for.

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27 h. ago Ashes Snicko 'cheating' controversy erupts: England plot formal complaint after Aussie TV station operators used the wrong stump microphone to give Alex Carey a let

Carey, who went on to make an emotional century at his home ground as Australia closed on 326 for eight, had 72 when he appeared to underedge a delivery from Josh Tongue.

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27 h. ago Ashes: Snicko admit mistake made as England fume over Alex Carey reprieve

Snicko technology turned down England appeals, but a mistake has now been admitted

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27 h. ago England set to make complaint over Snicko after latest mistake in Ashes series

England were left ruing an error which saw Australia’s Alex Carey add 34 more runs to the scoreboard and notch his first Ashes century

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27 h. ago Alex Carey leaves England fuming in new Ashes row as Jonny Bairstow flashpoint lingers

Controversy is never too far away from any Ashes series and Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey has lit the fuse once again in refusing to walk amid a technology error that cost England

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28 h. ago England consider formal complaint after Snicko error costs Carey’s wicket

Company admits operator error led to Carey survivingWrong stump mic used so audio did not match pictureEngland are considering a formal complaint over the Snicko technology being used in this Ashes series after Alex Carey received a lifeline en route to a telling century on the opening day of the third Test.Carey, who made 106 in Australia’s 326 for eight by stumps, was on 72 when Josh Tongue believed the left-hander had edged behind. He was given not out on the field and the third umpire, Chris Gaffeney, felt he did not have enough evidence to overturn the decision despite a spike showing up on the review. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago England to complain after reason behind Alex Carey controversy becomes clear

Alex Carey was given not out on 72 after edging Josh Tongue behind due to an error in the way the TV 'Snicko' replay was shown, leaving England considering a complaint

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28 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Snicko controversy overshadows Alex Carey century on first day of third Test

The third Test began at the Adelaide Oval with England needing to win due to being 2-0 down to Australia in the series

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28 h. ago Snicko chief takes blame for ‘error’ that led to Alex Carey’s DRS reprieve in third Ashes Test

BBG sports founder Warren Brennan apologised for the mistake which cost England on the first day in Adelaide

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29 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Alex Carey admits he should have been given out before century on day one of third Test

The third Test began at the Adelaide Oval with England needing to win due to being 2-0 down to Australia in the series

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30 h. ago Alex Carey admits Australia ‘got lucky’ after Snicko controversy costs England in third Test

Carey was cleared by the decision review system and went on to make his first Ashes century

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30 h. ago England question ‘Snickometer’ after Australia’s Alex Carey admits he was lucky

The stump microphones picked up a clear sound, with the soundwave spiking, but the replay showed the noise before the ball passed Carey’s bat.

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30 h. ago Jofra Archer impresses but Alex Carey ensures Australia stay strong in Adelaide

Australia ended the opening day of the third Test on 326-8 after winning the toss

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