Australia's Alex Carey reprieved by Snicko operator error
3 days ago
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- Alex Carey's controversial reprieve in the third Ashes Test was due to an error by the Snicko technology operator.
- Carey admitted to edging a delivery but was not given out due to incorrect audio processing from the wrong stump mic.
- BBG Sports, the provider of Snicko, accepted responsibility for the mistake and pledged to investigate.
- The discrepancy arose because the sound was taken from the bowler's end mic, not the striker's end.
- England raised concerns about the DRS technology with match referee Jeff Crowe.
- There have been ongoing debates about the reliability of Snicko technology throughout the Ashes series.
- Carey joked about not being a 'walker' after his reprieve, acknowledging his luck in the situation.
- DRS technology has evolved since its introduction in 2008 but still faces occasional discrepancies.
- The host broadcaster, Fox Sports, uses BBG Sports for Snicko, differing from the Ultraedge system used in the UK.
- Commentator Jonathan Agnew expressed concerns over Snicko's reliability during the series.