The Snicko edge-detection system was back in the spotlight at the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after two major blunders in consecutive days forced players, umpires-and even Cricket Australia officials-to question the technology employed in the Decision Review System. On the second day, Snicko did not show a clear spike during a review involving Alex Carey and operator error was subsequently confirmed by supplier BBG Sports. The mistake resulted in England having a review reinstated by match referee Jeff Crowe, and the ECB intends to push the ICC to review its protocols as a result. Starc Wants Snicko to Be "Sacked" That was again complemented on Day 3 by a very similar decision when Jamie Smith was given not out at slip. The Australians were convinced the ball had caught his glove, but umpire Chris Gaffaney checked Snicko and decided it had hit the helmet. Mitchell Starc reacted in anger, caught on the stump mic, “Snicko needs to be sacked. That’s the worst technology there is.” Jamie Smith was given not out after this decision, but what's your take on this call?#Ashes | #DRSChallenge | @Westpac pic.twitter.com/4Yf3o7FgBj — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 18, 2025 Within minutes, Smith was given out caught behind when Snicko showed a spike just after the ball passed the bat. The verdict deepened Australia’s frustration and led to questions over the accuracy of the tool: Also Read | Watch: Travis Head’s Cheeky Gesture Sparks 'Ball-Tampering' Jokes at Gabba Experts Question Removal of Soft Signal Former umpire Simon Taufel believes that the ICC erred when it discarded the on-field “soft signal” in 2022. According to him, the on-field umpires must give a call first, and technology should support decisions, not make them. Taufel explained that the game was “gone back 20 years” and claimed that under the existing system, when technology shows doubt, batters always benefit. Cricket Australia Demands Answers Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg confirmed that they are pushing for an explanation with crystal clarity from Snicko’s operators. He stated that CA is “not happy” and wants assurance that such errors won't occur again. Any changes in tools or protocols concerning DRS have to be approved by the ICC during committee meetings. Quick Fix Sought by Players, Coaches The England batting coach, Marcus Trescothick, called on the authorities to sort out these issues as soon as possible after describing the situation as "not ideal" in light of England's also being victims of Snicko mistakes earlier in the Test. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting added the Snicko system used in Adelaide is “not as good” as technology in other countries. He insisted umpires cannot be asked to trust a system they themselves doubt. Nathan Lyon refused to comment, saying he wouldn't speak about DRS matters.