Ex-Umpire Taufel: DRS Glitch Saved Alex Carey in Ashes Controversy

• Former umpire Simon Taufel explained the DRS protocol for overturning 'not out' decisions on an edge requires a clear deflection or spike next to the bat.
• In Alex Carey's controversial Ashes review, the Real-Time Snickometer showed a spike "a couple of frames before the bat," not aligning with the ball's position.
• On-field umpire Ahsan Raza's 'not out' decision was upheld by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney, allowing Carey to score a hundred.
• Taufel believes Carey likely hit the ball, suggesting a "technological glitch" or "calibration issue" saved him.
• The incident adds to Ashes controversies, following Carey's stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord’s.

Why It Matters: Simon Taufel suggests a DRS "technological glitch" saved Alex Carey from being out in Ashes.