18 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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20 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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20 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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21 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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22 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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22 h. ago England and Australia question Snickometer reliability in Adelaide

The DRS technology, designed to assist umpires on edges based on audio output from the stump microphone, came under fire on the opening day.

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22 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 Joe Root wants England to respond after fielding errors give Australia edge

The Baggy Greens will resume their innings 44 in front after England dropped a number of catches in Brisbane.

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1 week ago Australia turn up the heat with rapid response in second Test

Australia raced to 130 for one in just 21 overs before the tea break.

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1 week ago England alarm bells ringing after Jamie Smith's nightmare moment and 'erratic' Gabba session

England face an uphill battle in second Ashes Test after struggling with the new ball as Australia ramp up the pressure

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2 w. ago The Ashes LIVE: Joe Root enters nervous nineties after Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith lose wickets in quick succession

Get all the latest scores and updates as Ben Stokes's England team try to avenge their loss in Perth and avoid a disastrous start to the series.

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2 w. ago Top Aussie politician blasts 'silly Pommy cricketers' after Ben Stokes and his team

Queensland's Minister for Sport Tim Mander has blasted 'Pommy cricketers' Ben Stokes, Mark Wood and Jamie Smith for riding around Brisbane on Lime Scooters without helmets.

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2 w. ago Ollie Pope says England will not back down to media scrutiny in Australia

Paparazzi have routinely been stationed outside hotels and airports.

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2 w. ago The 23 most mouthwatering cookbooks to tickle the tastebuds of your foodie friends and family

From Dame Mary to Jamie Oliver, Thomasina Miers to Diana Henry, Constance Craig Smith provides a list of the BEST cookery books to give this year.

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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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3 w. ago Why England batter Jamie Smith was given OUT amid Ashes DRS review shocker vs Australia

Jamie Smith was subject to a five-minute review in the first Test vs Australia with the England batter eventually given out, despite controversy around that DRS decision.

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3 w. ago Ashes 2025 live score: England collapse after lunch despite lead of over 100

England lead by 116 runs with Jamie Smith and Ben Stokes at the crease

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