Travis Head tees up Bazball’s last rites in Adelaide but fatal blow was in Perth The hometown hero’s patient century is building on the damage he inflicted with an explosive one in the first Test The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
'Careers are on the line': cricket union blasts Snicko The boss of the Australian Cricketers' Association is demanding an urgent review into failing Snicko technology, warning careers are at risk. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
England in talks to replace controversial Snicko with new technology for fourth Ashes Test Cricket Australia could bring in UltraEdge technology for Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test after Snicko is blamed more bad decisions on day two in Adelaide The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025
The Ashes: England hopes fading fast after latest batting capitulation Tourists trail by 158 in must-win third Test after collapsing again on day two despite perfect conditions amid more Snicko controversy Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025
'Snicko needs to be sacked': Ashes hit by more technology controversy England and Australia both frustrated amid more questions over Snickometer reliability during day two of the third Test in Adelaide Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025
England in dire trouble in Adelaide after another day of desperate batting Already 2-0 down after falling short in Perth and Brisbane, the tourists were found wanting for the third Test in a row. The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
England and Australia question Snickometer reliability in Adelaide The DRS technology, designed to assist umpires on edges based on audio output from the stump microphone, came under fire on the opening day. The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Dubious Jamie Smith dismissal reignites DRS technology controversy: ‘Snicko needs to be sacked’ Smith was judged to have been caught behind despite the technology not matching up again The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
England batting collapse leaves Ashes hanging by a thread in Adelaide After defeats in Perth and Brisbane, England moved closer to an irretrievable 3-0 deficit as the top-order wilted in all too familiar fashion. The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
England’s top-order toppled again to leave Ashes hopes on lifeline England crumbled to 59 for three at lunch. The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
'Sack Snicko': technology turmoil tarnishes Ashes Australia's stranglehold on the Ashes has come as players and commentators try to get a grip on the apparent failings of Snicko technology. AAP · Dec 17, 2025
England trail Australia by 158 runs: Ashes third Test, day two – as it happened England crawl to 213-8 in response to Australia’s 371 to leave the tourists’ hopes of staying in the series hanging by a thread at Adelaide Oval The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025
Ashes 2025 live score: Ben Stokes was not let down by England teammates, insists Marcus Trescothick England lost eight wickets for 213 runs in reply to Australia’s 371 The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Morning Mail: what alleged Bondi gunmen did in the Philippines, praise for young survivor, Aukus lobbying questions Staff and police say the Akrams rarely left their room in Davao and had no visitors The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Veteran Khawaja gives selectors another headache Usman Khawaja has now been dropped eight times in Test cricket, but his 82 in Adelaide has again proven he is not ready to quit the arena just yet.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Khawaja and Carey rise up to fill the gaps as England squander Australia’s gifts With Steve Smith missing, the hosts shifted the Ashes pack and came up trumps amid all the discombobulation
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Ashes: Snicko admit mistake made as England fume over Alex Carey reprieve Snicko technology turned down England appeals, but a mistake has now been admitted
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 England set to make complaint over Snicko after latest mistake in Ashes series England were left ruing an error which saw Australia’s Alex Carey add 34 more runs to the scoreboard and notch his first Ashes century
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Snickometer owners blame operator error for controversial Alex Carey reprieve Carey admitted he was fortunate to be given not out after appearing to be caught behind.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 England lodge complaint with match referee after Snicko error costs Carey’s wicket BBG, the company that owns Snicko, admitted the audio from the wrong stump mic was used, leading to Carey wrongly surviving a review
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Snicko chief takes blame for ‘error’ that led to Alex Carey’s DRS reprieve in third Ashes Test BBG Sports founder Warren Brennan apologised for the mistake which cost England on the first day in Adelaide
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Snicko boss admits technology dudded England England could formally raise concerns about the decision review system, believing technology failed them in a third Test flashpoint in Adelaide.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 England question ‘Snickometer’ after Australia’s Alex Carey admits he was lucky The stump microphones picked up a clear sound, with the soundwave spiking, but the replay showed the noise before the ball passed Carey’s bat.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Alex Carey admits Australia ‘got lucky’ after Snicko controversy costs England in third Test Carey was cleared by the decision review system and went on to make his first Ashes century
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 Alex Carey’s sparkling Ashes century steadies Australia after England strike early in heat The hosts edged the opening day in Adelaide but England could be positive after a standout spell from Jofra Archer, who took 3-29 in Australia’s 326-8