Snicko Saga: Technology Error Sparks Ashes Controversy

An error with the Snicko technology during the Ashes Test between Australia and England led to a controversy as Australia's Alex Carey benefitted from a misjudged appeal by England. The equipment supplier, BBG Sports, acknowledged the mistake, prompting England to consider raising the issue with match officials.

An error in the Snicko technology's operation during the ongoing Ashes Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval has stirred controversy, bringing cricket's reliance on technology into the spotlight. Australia's Alex Carey, who was on 72 at the time, edged a ball by England's Josh Tongue, leading to an unheeded appeal by England's fielders.

According to the Snickometer's output, a spike appeared prematurely, suggesting a procedural error. Despite Carey's eventual claim of making contact, TV umpire Chris Gaffaney dismissed the appeal based on the initial visual data, leading to Carey adding 34 more runs to his tally.

BBG Sports, responsible for the technology, admitted to operator error, attributing it to incorrect audio processing. This incident has prompted England to contemplate lodging a formal complaint with the match referee. Australia's innings concluded with Carey scoring 106, supported by Usman Khawaja's 82, bringing their total to 326/8.

(With inputs from agencies.)