Cricket
The Snicko controversy dominated the Adelaide Test, with questionable DRS decisions leaving players, fans, and officials frustrated during the Ashes clash
A miscalibrated Snicko failed to detect an edge from Alex Carey, costing England a crucial wicket on Day 1
Mitchell Starc openly questioned why the ICC doesn’t fund a standard umpiring system across all series.
More controversial calls followed, prompting Starc to say on stump mic that Snicko should be “sacked.”
Different series use different tech providers, and expensive tools like Hot Spot weren’t used due to high costs
Australian captain Pat Cummins admitted players don’t fully trust the system and want consistency worldwide