Overview
- Australia posted 371 and reduced England to 213-8 at stumps on day two, a 158-run deficit with Ben Stokes on 45 not out and Jofra Archer on 30 not out.
- Jamie Smith was ruled out on review despite replays showing a gap between bat and ball after an earlier near-miss, intensifying concern over the Snicko feed.
- BBG Sports said the wrong stump microphone was selected for Alex Carey’s day-one review and took full responsibility for the mis-synced audio.
- Carey acknowledged he felt an edge on 72 before going on to make 106, a pivotal contribution to Australia’s first-innings total.
- England staff indicated they may raise formal concerns about the technology with match officials as Australia, already 2-0 up, press toward a series-clinching position.