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DRS Overturn Gives Jamie Smith Out After Five-Minute Review in Perth

The ruling followed Real-Time Snicko protocol that treats a spike one frame after the ball passes the bat as conclusive.

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Jamie Smith was given out after a lengthy review process on the second day of the opening Ashes Test, in a controversial third umpire decision which drew criticism from England fans.
Jamie Smith was given out despite a gap between bat and ball on the replays, but a quirk in the technology used explains why he was sent on his way. Read more
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Overview

  • TV umpire Sharfuddoula reversed the on-field not-out after a frame-by-frame RTS check that showed a late spike past the bat.
  • The review lasted over four minutes, with the umpire stating, “I can see a spike as the ball has just gone past the bat,” before advising out.
  • England supporters booed and chanted at Optus Stadium as several commentators questioned both the delay and the certainty of the evidence.
  • Former ICC umpire Simon Taufel said the call was correct under RTS protocols and highlighted that Australia uses RTS rather than UltraEdge.
  • England were bowled out for 164 to set 205, and Australia went on to lead the series 1-0.