England Considers Formal Complaint Over Snicko Error Affecting Carey's Wicket in Third Ashes Test
England are contemplating a formal complaint after a Snicko technology error wrongly kept Australian batsman Alex Carey not out during day one of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. Carey, who went on to score 106 runs, was on 72 when bowler Josh Tongue believed he edged the ball. The on-field decision was upheld following a review despite the presence of a spike on Snicko.
BBG Sports, the owner of Snicko, acknowledged the mistake, attributing it to the selection of an incorrect stump microphone for audio processing and took full responsibility. Notably, the spike on Snicko appeared before any possible contact on the replay, which contrasted with earlier instances in the series where spikes emerged after actual contact and were treated accordingly.
England’s bowling coach David Saker indicated the team may file a formal complaint to match referee Jeff Crowe, expressing concerns about calibration issues with Snicko throughout the series. The Real Time Snicko system used by Fox Sports is considered inferior to the Ultra-Edge technology employed by Sky Sports. Snicko is among the technologies used in World Test Championship coverage.
Alex Carey remarked that he believed he might have hit the ball and would have opted for a review if the decision had gone against him. He also noted that Snicko did not align correctly this time and acknowledged that luck can influence outcomes in cricket.
