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Snicko Supplier Admits Error as New DRS Flashpoints Cloud Adelaide Ashes Test

BBG Sports said the wrong stump microphone was used, causing an out-of-sync spike that wrongly reprieved Alex Carey.

Overview

  • TV umpire Chris Gaffaney upheld the on-field not-out on day one when the Snicko spike appeared before the ball reached the bat, and Carey later said he thought he had edged before going on to score 106.
  • ICC protocols restored England’s lost review after BBG Sports accepted responsibility for the operator error.
  • Confusion persisted on day two as Jamie Smith was involved in two disputed calls, including being given out after a small Snicko spike despite replays showing a gap between bat and ball.
  • England expressed dissatisfaction with the system and signalled they could file a formal complaint, with bowling coach David Saker questioning Snicko’s reliability.
  • Australia posted 371 before reducing England to 213 for eight at stumps, leaving the tourists 158 behind in a series Australia lead 2–0.