6 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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7 h. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life to tackle misogyny in England’s schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

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8 h. ago England and Australia make feelings clear on Snicko as Ashes star calls for 'sacking'

There was more Snicko controversy on the second day of the Third Ashes Test when England batter Jamie Smith was first handed a reprieve before being given out by the controversial technology

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8 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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9 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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9 h. ago Australia turn up the heat on England: Ashes third Test, day two – live

Australia all out for 371; England fume over Snicko call Ashes top 100 | Follow on Bluesky | Email MartinThe consensus is that today and tomorrow will be the best days to bat. England need to go huge, because they won’t fancy chasing too many against Nathan Lyon on day five.“As the cliche has it, it’s a crucial first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh hour,” writes Gary Naylor. “Are Australia bringing 871 Test wickets into an already winning team or imbalancing their attack with a couple of rusty bowlers? Are England Bazball zealots or pragmatic pros? Did 2006 happen at all? Feels like the opening credits of an episode of Soap.” Continue reading...

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10 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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11 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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11 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Smith falls in controversial Snicko review as England struggling

Jofra Archer took the final two Australian wickets in the morning as the hosts were bowled out for 371

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16 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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26 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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29 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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29 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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29 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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29 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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29 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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30 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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30 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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30 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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31 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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