10 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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12 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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13 h. ago 'Snicko needs to be sacked': Ashes hit by more technology controversy

England and Australia both frustrated amid more questions over Snickometer reliability during day two of the third Test in Adelaide

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14 h. ago Dubious Jamie Smith dismissal reignites Snicko technology controversy: ‘One rule for one and one for another’

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

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15 h. ago Dubious Jamie Smith dismissal reignites Snicko technology controversy

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

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1 week ago Ashes: Australia take control of second Test despite Will Jacks' brilliance

All-rounder took one of the great catches to dismiss Steve Smith, but five others went down as the tourists’ fluffed their chances in the field

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1 week ago England toil despite Will Jacks’ moment of magic in second Ashes Test

Jacks took a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith but England dropped a host of other chances as Australia pulled ahead in Brisbane.

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1 week ago Ashes 2025 live score: Australia lead by 44 as England rue dropped catches at end of day two

The visitors looked to restrict the Aussies after Steve Smith’s dismissal but chances to drive home an advantage went begging

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1 week ago Ashes 2025 live score: Australia take the lead but England rejuvenated after Steve Smith dismissal

Jacks’s acrobatics secured the wicket of Steve Smith (61) to give England hope as Australia close in on a first innings lead at The Gabba

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3 w. ago Police officer sent harassing text messages and made false reports then lied about it to colleagues

Catherine Smith was dismissed from the force for the 'serious abuse of trust'

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3 w. ago Why Jamie Smith was given out in controversial second innings decision

Smith was judged to have made contact with the ball after a DRS review

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