Jamie Smith was given out in the third Ashes Test after Snickometer showed a spike despite a gap between bat and the ball. Image: Aryan Goel/X
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Snicko Controversy Erupts in Ashes: Jamie Smith Out on Dubious Call, Starc Slams 'Worst Technology'

  • Jamie Smith controversially given out via Snicko on Day 2 of the Ashes Test in Adelaide.
  • Replays showed a clear gap between bat and ball, but the Snickometer spiked, leading to third umpire Chris Gaffaney's decision.
  • Australian bowler Mitchell Starc criticized Snicko as 'the worst technology' and called for its removal.
  • Fans expressed outrage on social media, questioning the technology's reliability and alleging unfair play.
  • A similar Snicko incident on Day 1 saw Alex Carey survive a caught-behind appeal despite a clear edge, later scoring 106.

Why It Matters: Snicko's reliability questioned after Jamie Smith's dubious dismissal and Mitchell Starc's strong criticism.

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