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Jamie Smith suffers dubious Snicko call as fresh controversy erupts in Adelaide: 'Worst technology'

The Snickometer's syncing errors and operator mistakes led to controversial dismissals affecting key players, prompting calls for technology review during the Ashes series, officials said.

  • On Thursday at the Adelaide Oval, England wicket‑keeper Jamie Smith was first ruled not out and then given out after two Snicko-linked reviews on Day 2 of the third Test.
  • After an admitted operator mistake, scrutiny of Snicko intensified following Alex Carey's reprieve on Day 1 when BBG Sports admitted selecting the wrong stump mic caused the error, with Carey going on to make 106.
  • Replays and Snicko data showed a clear misalignment between audio spikes and the ball passing the bat, while Smith's dismissal in the 46th over came after Nitin Menon referred the call to Chris Gaffaney.
  • Players and pundits reacted strongly, pressing match officials for answers as Mitchell Starc said `Snicko needs to be sacked` and England took concerns to match referee Jeff Crowe.
  • With Snicko problems recurring since Perth, accountability and reliability questions loom as repeated failures undermine confidence in the Decision Review System among England and Australia teams.
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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