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News1818-12-2025, 12:13

Snickometer Chaos Rocks Ashes Test: Starc Demands Removal After Glitches

  • Snickometer technology sparked intense debate in the 3rd Ashes Test over Alex Carey's not-out and Jamie Smith's dismissal.
  • Carey's decision involved a 'spike' before bat-ball contact; Smith's readings were out of sync, though he walked.
  • Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc slammed Snickometer as "the worst technology in the world," demanding its removal.
  • BBG Sports, the technology provider, admitted operator error: wrong stump mic audio was selected during review.
  • Errors impacted match flow, with Carey scoring a century, raising concerns about DRS reliability and potential future changes.

Why It Matters: Snickometer's operator error and glitches spark Ashes controversy, eroding trust in DRS technology.

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