Did Carey edge it? Watch how the incident unfolded
Operator error behind controversial Carey reprieve
Australia’s wicketkeeper Alex Carey mentioned he believed he edged the ball when he was deemed not out on review during the first day of the third Ashes Test against England. After hanging on at 72, Carey progressed to score an impressive 106, contributing to the hosts’ 326-8 by day’s end in Adelaide. The technology indicated a significant spike when England requested a review in the 63rd over, but the television footage revealed this occurred prior to the ball contacting the bat. “I thought there was a feather or some type of noise when it went past the bat,” Carey stated. “If they gave me out, I reckon I would have reviewed it, although probably not with much confidence. There was a nice sound as it went by the bat.” The use of ‘Snicko’, the technology employed in these situations in Australia, has stirred discussions throughout the series after several indecisive incidents. In the initial Test in Perth, England’s wicketkeeper Jamie Smith was given out caught behind after a review, despite the spike appearing after the ball had passed both his bat and glove. This was clarified to be due to the two-frame delay present in the technology utilized in Australia between the images and the sound waves. Bowling coach David Saker implied that England might escalate this recent incident to match referee Jeff Crowe. “I don’t think we’ve taken any actions regarding it so far, but following today, perhaps it will pursue a bit further,” Saker remarked. “Concerns have been raised about it throughout the series. This shouldn’t be a topic of conversation after a day’s play; it ought to be better than this. It is what it is.” Carey is no stranger to Ashes disputes. He was the wicketkeeper who famously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord’s during the 2023 series, leading to a heated final day. Regarding his reprieve, he commented: “Snicko clearly didn’t align. It is simply how cricket unfolds—sometimes you gain a bit of fortune. Maybe today it favored me.” Carey was also queried if he considers himself a ‘walker’—the practice where some batters exit the field without awaiting a decision if they believe they have struck the ball. He humorously replied, “clearly not.”
Published: 2025-12-17 09:53:00
source: www.bbc.com
