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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Alex Carey admits Australia ‘got lucky’ after Snicko controversy costs England in third Test

Josh Tongue appeals for the wicket of Alex Carey to no avail - (AFP via Getty)

Snicko has been a point of confusion and controversy during this Ashes series and there was a fresh talking point on the first day in Adelaide as Australia’s century hero Alex Carey escaped England’s vociferous appeal and review, before later admitting he should have been given out.

Carey was on 72 when he tried to cut a Josh Tongue delivery which bounced across the left hander. England’s slip cordon were convinced they heard a noise and appealed immediately, but umpire Ahsan Raza was unmoved.

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