"Worst technology ever": Starc as snickometer troubles England, Australia alike at Adelaide
Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 11:40 a.m. | Source: The Tribune
Snicko continued to be a centre of attention during the ongoing Ashes series. On day one, the controversy erupted over decision to give Aussie keeper Alex Carey not out at 72, as after a caught behind appeal from English fielders following an edge, the decision was reviewed. The snicko showed a noticeable spike, but way before it passed Carey's bottom edge. TV umpire Chris Gaffaney explained that the spike happened 'before the bat' and that the ball seemed to have 'gone well under' the bat, adding, 'There's a clear gap, no spike.' Carey was adjudged to be 'not out', and he went on to score his first-ever Ashes ton, costing England big time. Now, after the opening day controversy, there have been two more controversies.
