A major controversy has rocked the ongoing 2025-26 Ashes Cup after a huge technical error handed Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey an unfair lifeline on the first day of the third Test against England at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

The Ben Stokes-led England cricket team thought Alex Carey had bowled Josh Tongue behind the stumps, sparking scrutiny. Snicko showed off a spike, which initially suggested an edge, but upon closer inspection, a few frames later the ball had actually gone over the bat.

Alex Carey survives controversial sacking in Adelaide, BBG Sports admits Snicko made big mistake

The situation confused everyone and Carey went on to reach his maiden Ashes hundred in Adelaide. Later, Carey clarified the incident by admitting that he did bat on 72. What’s really shocking, however, is that BBG Sports, the company that owns and operates Snicko, publicly admitted to making a huge mistake.

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The company said this was the result of human error, with Snicko operators selecting the wrong stump microphone for audio processing, resulting in misleading spikes. BBG Sports takes full responsibility for the error, saying it was a rare technical incident.

Snicko owner BBG Sports admits Alex Carey’s probation was due to operator error 🤯#ashes pic.twitter.com/SUI2ju7zIv

— The Barmy Army 🏴§§§§§§🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) December 17, 2025

Wild situations. Alex Carey admitted he fell behind with a 72, and now Snicko’s owner BBG Sports has taken “full responsibility” and said human error was involved. pic.twitter.com/GgeZnarliF

— Will MacPherson (@willis_macp) December 17, 2025

to be continued…