Snicko reprieve for ton-up Carey in Adelaide Test

The operator of the Snicko technology being used in the Ashes has admitted an error led to a reprieve for Australia’s Alex Carey on the first day of the third Test in Adelaide on Wednesday.

- Agencies

The wicketkeeper top-scored for the home side with 106 in their total of 326-8 but had a lucky escape when he was on 72.

England called for a review after their appeal for caught behind off Josh Tongue’s pace bowling was turned down by umpire Ahsan Raza.

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 and TV umpire Chris Gaffaney upheld the on-field decision.

Carey, who went on to reach his third Test century, suggested to reporters after the day’s play that he believed he had hit the ball.

BBG Sports, the company that ‘owns Snicko, used to help match officials review decisions made by on-field umpires, accepted responsibility for the mistake, which came when Australia were 245-6 in the 63rd over.