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'Snicko needs to be sacked': Ashes hit by more technology controversy

England and Australia both frustrated amid more questions over Snickometer reliability during day two of the third Test in Adelaide

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

England in dire trouble in Adelaide after another day of desperate batting

Already 2-0 down after falling short in Perth and Brisbane, the tourists were found wanting for the third Test in a row.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

England and Australia question Snickometer reliability in Adelaide

The DRS technology, designed to assist umpires on edges based on audio output from the stump microphone, came under fire on the opening day.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

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Dubious Jamie Smith dismissal reignites DRS technology controversy: ‘Snicko needs to be sacked’

Smith was judged to have been caught behind despite the technology not matching up again

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

England batting collapse leaves Ashes hanging by a thread in Adelaide

After defeats in Perth and Brisbane, England moved closer to an irretrievable 3-0 deficit as the top-order wilted in all too familiar fashion.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

England’s top-order toppled again to leave Ashes hopes on lifeline

England crumbled to 59 for three at lunch.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

'Sack Snicko': technology turmoil tarnishes Ashes

Australia's stranglehold on the Ashes has come as players and commentators try to get a grip on the apparent failings of Snicko technology.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

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England trail Australia by 158 runs: Ashes third Test, day two – as it happened

England crawl to 213-8 in response to Australia’s 371 to leave the tourists’ hopes of staying in the series hanging by a thread at Adelaide Oval

The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025

Ashes 2025 live score: Ben Stokes was not let down by England teammates, insists Marcus Trescothick

England lost eight wickets for 213 runs in reply to Australia’s 371

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Morning Mail: what alleged Bondi gunmen did in the Philippines, praise for young survivor, Aukus lobbying questions

Staff and police say the Akrams rarely left their room in Davao and had no visitors

The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025

Veteran Khawaja gives selectors another headache

Usman Khawaja has now been dropped eight times in Test cricket, but his 82 in Adelaide has again proven he is not ready to quit the arena just yet.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

Khawaja and Carey rise up to fill the gaps as England squander Australia’s gifts

With Steve Smith missing, the hosts shifted the Ashes pack and came up trumps amid all the discombobulation

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

Ashes: Snicko admit mistake made as England fume over Alex Carey reprieve

Snicko technology turned down England appeals, but a mistake has now been admitted

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

England set to make complaint over Snicko after latest mistake in Ashes series

England were left ruing an error which saw Australia’s Alex Carey add 34 more runs to the scoreboard and notch his first Ashes century

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

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The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Snickometer owners blame operator error for controversial Alex Carey reprieve

Carey admitted he was fortunate to be given not out after appearing to be caught behind.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

England lodge complaint with match referee after Snicko error costs Carey’s wicket

BBG, the company that owns Snicko, admitted the audio from the wrong stump mic was used, leading to Carey wrongly surviving a review

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Snicko chief takes blame for ‘error’ that led to Alex Carey’s DRS reprieve in third Ashes Test

BBG Sports founder Warren Brennan apologised for the mistake which cost England on the first day in Adelaide

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

Snicko boss admits technology dudded England

England could formally raise concerns about the decision review system, believing technology failed them in a third Test flashpoint in Adelaide.

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The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

England question ‘Snickometer’ after Australia’s Alex Carey admits he was lucky

The stump microphones picked up a clear sound, with the soundwave spiking, but the replay showed the noise before the ball passed Carey’s bat.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Alex Carey admits Australia ‘got lucky’ after Snicko controversy costs England in third Test

Carey was cleared by the decision review system and went on to make his first Ashes century

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

Alex Carey’s sparkling Ashes century steadies Australia after England strike early in heat

The hosts edged the opening day in Adelaide but England could be positive after a standout spell from Jofra Archer, who took 3-29 in Australia’s 326-8

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Jofra Archer impresses but Alex Carey ensures Australia stay strong in Adelaide

Australia ended the opening day of the third Test on 326-8 after winning the toss

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Usman Khawaja defies cricketing obituaries to seize unexpected chance in third Ashes Test

Khawaja, who turns 39 years old on day two of the Adelaide Test, wasn’t initially selected but stepped up when Steve Smith was forced to withdraw

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

Carey hits fresh heights with classy ton against Poms

Alex Carey is Australia's leading Test run-scorer this year after posting a classy century against England in the third Test in Adelaide.

AAP · Dec 14, 2025

Why drop-in wickets mean Adelaide is no batter's dream

England believe Adelaide's wicket could play into their hands as they fight to stay in the Ashes, but data shows the old batter's paradise is well in the past.

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