Overview
- BBG Sports said the Real‑Time Snicko feed used the bowler’s‑end stump microphone, creating an out‑of‑sync audio spike that misled the review.
- TV umpire Chris Gaffaney upheld the on‑field not‑out because the spike appeared before the ball reached the bat, in line with DRS protocol.
- Alex Carey survived on 72 and went on to make 106, with England’s review later reinstated under ICC procedures following confirmation of a technical failure.
- England bowling coach David Saker said the team has concerns about Snicko across the series and may raise the issue with match officials or the ICC.
- The incident sharpened scrutiny of Australia’s host‑provided Real‑Time Snicko system, with some pundits urging a switch to UltraEdge used in other countries.