BBG Sports, the company which makes the Snicko technology used for decision reviews in the Ashes, has apologised after a mistake during the first day of the third Test cost England and helped Australian batter Alex Carey to a crucial century. England appealed confidently when Carey, on 72, swiped at a Josh Tongue delivery and was caught behind by wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. England’s slip cordon were convinced they heard a noise and appealed immediately, but umpire Ahsan Raza was unmoved. England reviewed the decision and Snicko showed a clear spike, but – not for the first time in the series – the noise tremor failed to match with the picture on screen, spiking two frames before the ball passed the bat. Carey later admitted he felt a “feather” on the ball. “Snicko obviously didn’t line up, did it,” he said, after going on to secure an important ton for Australia. “That’s just the way cricket goes sometimes, you have a bit of luck, and maybe it went my way today.”
Published: December 17, 2025 4:34 pm
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