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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Snicko chief takes blame for ‘error’ that led to Alex Carey’s DRS reprieve in third Ashes Test

Alex Carey went on to rack up a century on his home ground - (AFP via Getty Images)

BBG Sports, the company which makes the Snicko technology used for decision reviews in the Ashes, has apologised after a mistake during the first day of the third Test cost England and helped Australian batter Alex Carey to a crucial century.

England appealed confidently when Carey, on 72, swiped at a Josh Tongue delivery and was caught behind by wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. England’s slip cordon were convinced they heard a noise and appealed immediately, but umpire Ahsan Raza was unmoved.

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