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'Snicko needs to be sacked'

'Snicko needs to be sacked'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Review technology under fire again in Adelaide Ashes Test

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, Australian captain Pat Cummins also commented on the DRS controversy, noting that RTS appeared to be different from UltraEdge.

Carey stands firm: 'Not a walker' amid Ashes row

Carey stands firm: 'Not a walker' amid Ashes row

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

He said he might have reviewed the caught-behind decision himself had he been given out -- but not with great confidence.

As Ashes urn slips away, England want to 'keep digging in'

As Ashes urn slips away, England want to 'keep digging in'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We know we're behind the game again, in the situation we currently stand.'

PIX: England's Ashes hopes in tatters as Aus in command

PIX: England's Ashes hopes in tatters as Aus in command

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide on Thursday

Carey's Ashes Ton Turns Tribute for His Late Father

Carey's Ashes Ton Turns Tribute for His Late Father

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'Dad played the biggest role in my cricket, coached me all the way through and sort of let me go as I got into my older teenage years, but (he) would always shoot a message (like) 'put the reverse sweep away'.'

Windies coach meets match ref Srinath over umpiring row

Windies coach meets match ref Srinath over umpiring row

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Speaking on Chase's dismissal, which came just after lunch, breaking a 67-run partnership with Hope, Sammy said, 'In our opinion, we saw the ball deviated onto the pad.'

'Why Have Technology At All?'

'Why Have Technology At All?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'The defection can be an optical illusion.'

Rahul's Dismissal: Did 3rd Umpire Err?

Rahul's Dismissal: Did 3rd Umpire Err?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Front-on replays were inconclusive, and Rahul maintained that the sound detected was caused by his bat brushing the pad, not the ball.

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

upon review, third umpire Saikat adjudged that there was a deflection off Jaiswal's gloves/bat based on the visual evidence.

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins said it's tough to repose full "confidence" on ultra-edge technology but maintained that India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had clearly edged him

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant's fiery innings was abruptly cut short by a controversial LBW decision that has ignited a debate among cricket fans and experts alike.

PIX: Bumrah's fiery spell leaves Australia stunned

PIX: Bumrah's fiery spell leaves Australia stunned

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth, on Friday.

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

Handball or not? Inevitable controversy raises its head at Euro '24

Handball or not? Inevitable controversy raises its head at Euro '24

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Belgium will have no complaints about the first VAR decision to disallow a goal, but cancelling out a second strike from Romelu Lukaku, which denied them a late equaliser against Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Monday, is the tournament's first controversy.

Wade calls for consistency in DRS use

Wade calls for consistency in DRS use

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Paine was given out purely based on a Snicko spike as there was no mark on Hot Spot, which is the correct protocol.

Technology will make Test cricket more slicker: Chappell

Technology will make Test cricket more slicker: Chappell

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Australian great Greg Chappell believes technology, specially artificial intelligence, will make cricket "slicker" and "unpredictable", changing how it is practiced, played and consumed in the future.

Gabba Test: Power failure hits global Ashes coverage

Gabba Test: Power failure hits global Ashes coverage

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

A litany of technical issues have plagued the opening match of cricket's most enduring rivalry.

Captain Paine loses cool after unsuccessful Aus review

Captain Paine loses cool after unsuccessful Aus review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Australia appealed for a catch off Cheteshwar Pujara's inside edge at short leg by Matthew Wade, off the bowling of Nathan Lyon, which was turned down by umpire Wilson following which the hosts opted to take the review.

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Paine admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon

3 Top reasons why ICC did not use 'Hotspot' as part of DRS

3 Top reasons why ICC did not use 'Hotspot' as part of DRS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

ICC has defended the decision of not to use the Hotspot technology.

Rohit posts photo to suggest he was not out

Rohit posts photo to suggest he was not out

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

India opener Rohit Sharma took to social media on Friday to express his disappointment over his controversial dismissal against the West Indies in the World Cup on Thursday. Rohit, who was adjudged out on 18 off 23 balls, posted a close-up picture of his dismissal on his official Twitter page, suggesting that there was a significant gap between the bat and ball.

Real-time Snickometer faces Ashes test

Real-time Snickometer faces Ashes test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The controversial decision review system has had a last-minute update for the start of the Ashes this week, with a real-time Snickometer set to be added to the technology available to match umpires.

Clarke says none of his players used silicone on bat to beat DRS

Clarke says none of his players used silicone on bat to beat DRS

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke backed his players on Wednesday, stating that none of his teammates used silicone tapes on their bats to beat the controversial Decision Review System.

'DRS has become an integral part of the game'

'DRS has become an integral part of the game'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Graeme Smith is comfortable with television referrals and the umpire decision review system (DRS) playing a larger role in international cricket, the South Africa captain said on Wednesday.

Gibson fined for DRS criticism

Gibson fined for DRS criticism

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

West Indies coach Ottis Gibson has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after comments made about the decision review system (DRS) during the second Test against Australia.

Dravid falls to yet another controversial decision

Dravid falls to yet another controversial decision

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Rahul Dravid continues to be at the receiving end of controversial decisions on the current England tour as he was ruled out caught behind despite Hot Spot not detecting en edge off his bat.

'Don't tinker with women's cricket'

'Don't tinker with women's cricket'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

What India pacer Shikha Pandey finds objectionable is trying to achieve growth through tinkering of rules rather than robust marketing.

Smith charged with dissent, takes it on the chin after win

Smith charged with dissent, takes it on the chin after win

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Steve Smith's joy at leading Australia to a Test series win over New Zealand that took them back to the top of the world rankings on Wednesday was tempered by the news he had been charged with dissent for his role in a confrontation with an umpire.

BCCI may accept DRS but not in favour of 4-Day Tests

BCCI may accept DRS but not in favour of 4-Day Tests

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur made it clear that while he is ready to accept DRS without the usage of 'Hawk Eye', the world's richest cricket board is not keen on four-day Tests and a two-tier system. "If you don't have a foolproof format in front of you, where is it going to help the game of cricket? I think we should not even [get into] into that," Thakur told ESPNcricinfo when asked about a possible tweak in the longest format.

4th ODI: Kohli criticises 'inconsistent' DRS after loss

4th ODI: Kohli criticises 'inconsistent' DRS after loss

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

India captain Virat Kohli, on Sunday, criticised the Decision Review System, saying 'it is not consistent at all and becoming a talking point in every game'.

PICS: Kings slay Knight Riders to keep play-off hopes alive

PICS: Kings slay Knight Riders to keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Images from Monday's Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab in Sharjah.

ICC confirms, third umpire Llong made wrong call in Adelaide Test

ICC confirms, third umpire Llong made wrong call in Adelaide Test

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Third umpire Nigel Llong made an incorrect call after using video technology to review an appeal during the day-night test between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Review row hits Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test

Review row hits Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Pakistan were granted an extra review option after being robbed of a wicket due to an apparent error by TV umpire Paul Reiffel during the second Test in Colombo.

PHOTOS: Khawaja's solid 171 puts Australia in command

PHOTOS: Khawaja's solid 171 puts Australia in command

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Usman Khawaja hit a mammoth 171 and Shaun Marsh approached his sixth Test century as Australia eased 133 runs ahead of England on 479 for four after the third day of the fifth Ashes Test on Saturday.

'Nervous' Smith pleased with Hazlewood & Co

'Nervous' Smith pleased with Hazlewood & Co

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Root's innings was always going to be crucial to his team's chances of chasing down a record 354 at Adelaide Oval and although the innings limped on into a second hour, the hope raised among the English on Tuesday was gone.

Ashes: Australia outclass England to take 2-0 lead

Ashes: Australia outclass England to take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

England, who hold the urn, were dismissed for 233 in their second innings in the opening session of the fifth and final day of the maiden pink ball Ashes Test.

PHOTOS, 4th Ashes Test: Cook grabs ton as England savour rare dominance

PHOTOS, 4th Ashes Test: Cook grabs ton as England savour rare dominance

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Images from Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test played at the MCG in Melbourne on Wednesday

New BCCI regime says no change in stance on DRS

New BCCI regime says no change in stance on DRS

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Newly-elected BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur says there could be a rethink only if there's a change in technology.

Kumble's support for DRS was instrumental: ICC

Kumble's support for DRS was instrumental: ICC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

ICC's General Manager of cricket affairs Geoff Allardice on Thursday termed India coach Anil Kumble's role as "instrumental" in assessing the upgraded Decision Review System and his support proved to be pivotal in using the technology in the upcoming England series. Kumble, in his capacity as chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee, had gone to MIT where the engineers worked on the upgraded technology of DRS, which largely helped him convince BCCI to come on board for the England series.