Technology lapse leaves England-Australia frustrated
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Snicko Fails Again: Ashes 3rd Test Marred by Technology Blunders, Starc Demands Sack

  • Snicko technology caused significant controversy in the Ashes 3rd Test, frustrating both England and Australia.
  • Day 1: Alex Carey survived a clear nick due to a delayed Snicko spike, allowing him to score a century.
  • Day 2: Mitchell Starc demanded Snicko be "sacked" after Jamie Smith survived an appeal despite a spike.
  • Later, Jamie Smith was controversially given out caught-behind on 22 due to another delayed Snicko spike, despite a clear gap.
  • The repeated glitches have raised serious questions about the reliability and accuracy of the Snicko system.

Why It Matters: Snicko's repeated failures in the Ashes 3rd Test sparked frustration and calls for its removal.

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