Snicko Controversy Strikes Ashes as Australia Benefits from Technology Glitch

Australia's Alex Carey benefitted from a Snicko technology error in the third Ashes test, allowing him to score his first Ashes century despite a contentious caught-behind appeal. The operator error led to incorrect audio selection, fueling criticism from England, who have raised the issue with officials.

Controversy erupted during the first day of the third Ashes test as Australia's Alex Carey capitalized on a technology error allowing him to claim his maiden Ashes century. An apparent nick went undetected due to an operator error with the Snicko technology, sparking outrage from the England camp.

The Snicko system, crucial for verifying caught-behind appeals, erroneously failed to pick up the noise of the ball grazing Carey's bat, allowing him to remain at the crease. This oversight triggered criticism from the England side, with bowling coach David Saker asserting that technological issues have been a persistent problem throughout the series.

BBG Sports, responsible for the technology, acknowledged the blunder and accepted full responsibility, citing incorrect selection of the stump mic as the cause. Despite England's protests, Carey harnessed the opportunity to score a crucial 106 runs, consolidating Australia's position in the test while tensions simmer over the reliability of current cricket technology.

(With inputs from agencies.)