The Ashes 2025 fifth Test - day five: Snicko controversy strikes England again as Australia's Jake Weatherald avoids dismissal

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England's woes continue in the Ashes series as a contentious Snicko decision has sparked outrage among fans once again. Australia's Jake Weatherald was given not out despite appearing to have nicked the ball off the bat, with the technology showing a murmur on its screen as the ball passed through the wicket.

The incident occurred when Weatherald was on 16 and Australia needed 160 runs to chase down England's total of 333. The scene was set for a dramatic conclusion to the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney, but instead, it has left fans feeling frustrated with the technology used to aid umpires' decisions.

The Snicko system uses audio signals to detect whether the ball is in contact with the bat, allowing umpires to make quick decisions. However, on this occasion, the technology appeared to have malfunctioned, leading to widespread confusion and disappointment among England's supporters.

The decision has sparked a heated debate about the reliability of Snicko and its potential impact on the game. With the Ashes series hanging in the balance, any further controversy could have significant consequences for England's chances of retaining the trophy.

As Australia chases down their target, fans will be watching with bated breath to see if the outcome is influenced by another contentious Snicko decision.
 
🤔 The recent Snicko debacle in the Ashes series has raised questions about the reliability of this technology and its potential to compromise the integrity of the game 📺. While it's understandable that the system aims to aid umpires' decisions, the inconsistent results are causing more harm than good 🏆. If the technology can't provide accurate readings, then it should be used with caution or replaced altogether 🔧. The outcome of this series already seems uncertain enough; we shouldn't add controversy to the mix 🤦‍♂️. Perhaps it's time for the ECB to reevaluate their approach to decision-making in cricket 📊?
 
I think the Snicko system is a game-changer 🙄 and it's about time we rely on technology to help umpires make accurate calls. I mean, who needs human error when you can have algorithms and AI on your side? The fact that it malfunctioned once doesn't mean it's flawed, it just means the refs need to fine-tune the system 🔧. And let's be real, fans are always gonna complain about something, so why should this incident ruin the rest of the series for England? It's all part of the game 🏏.
 
Ugh, this Snicko thing is literally so annoying! Like, I was watching the game with my friends and we were all on the edge of our seats when that happened 🤯. We couldn't believe it, Australia gets to chase down 333 easily because of some dodgy technology? It's just not fair to the English team or the fans who are trying to watch a good match.

And can you imagine how frustrating it must be for the umpires who have to make those calls? I mean, they're human too, right? 🤷‍♀️. The Snicko system is supposed to help them, but sometimes it just seems like it's causing more problems than it solves.

I don't think it's fair to say that the technology itself is the problem, though - it's probably just a one-off glitch or something. But seriously, how many times do we need to see this kind of thing happen before they get it right? 🤦‍♀️ It's like, can't we just have a simple game without all these techy complications?
 
Ugh, come on Snicko! 🤯 Can't they just get it right for once? I mean, I know technology's advanced and all that, but it's not like it's rocket science or anything. 16 runs down and the Aussies are still chasing for a win... this is getting ridiculous. And what's up with the ball passing through the wicket thingy? It's like they're trying to confuse us on purpose 😂. I swear, if that happens again, England's gonna lose the Ashes for sure 🤕. The UK's got some top-notch cricket fans and we deserve better than these dodgy decisions! 👊
 
Ugh I'm getting so frustrated with this Snicko thingy 🤯 It's always something with that technology and it's like they can't even get it right. I mean, come on 16 not out? That's a pretty big call to make off that little sound on the screen 🙄 And now England's in trouble because of it...like, what's the point of even having this system if it's just going to mess things up all the time? 😡
 
man... i feel bad for england fans 🤕😔 they're already reeling from the loss and now this snicko stuff is gonna make it even tougher for them 😩 u can just imagine how frustrating it must be to watch those decisions go against you... like, if tech can't get it right, what's the point of even having it? 🤷‍♂️ anyway, gotta hope australia gets through this one smoothly and england can regroup 🙏
 
can you guys believe how unreliable snicko is? i mean, i've been following cricket for years and this is getting old. they need to sort out that tech before it's too late. australia needs to focus on their game, not the decisions made by machines 🤦‍♂️
 
I'm so done with this Snicko nonsense 🙄. It's like they're trying to create more drama than necessary in an already high-stakes game. I get it, technology's supposed to help, but sometimes it just feels like a gimmick that's more trouble than it's worth. Like, what even is the point of having audio signals if it can't even detect when the ball hits the bat correctly? It's not like the outcome of the game isn't already intense enough without adding in these questionable calls.

And let's be real, fans are gonna be on edge for the rest of this series, wondering if Snicko's gonna blow it again. I mean, can you imagine if Australia chases down that target and England's all like "oh wait, did we just lose to a malfunctioning system?" It'd be a total shame 🤕. We need Snicko to work seamlessly, not create more controversy than necessary.
 
omg i'm dying over here!!! 😂 like what is going on with snicko??! i was watching that match and i was literally on the edge of my seat thinking that ball was out for def, but then it just gets waved off and australia gets another chance? 🤯 so frustrating, especially since they needed to chase down a pretty big total. i feel for england's fans, i've been following this series and it's been such an emotional rollercoaster 🤕 and now with the snicko controversy, i'm just worried that it's gonna be one of those series where things just don't go in their favor 😬
 
I don't get why they can't just use human umpires like we did back in the day 🤔. The technology's supposed to help them make decisions faster, but it's just causing more problems. I mean, if there's a murmur on the screen, that's not exactly what you want to see - sounds like it was a dodgy call to me! 😕 England's fans are going to be on edge with this one, and Australia's gonna be looking over their shoulders too... fingers crossed for an Aussie win 🤞
 
Ugh, can't believe this is happening again 🤦‍♂️... like, what even is the point of having Snicko if it's just gonna malfunction and ruin the game for everyone? I mean, I get that technology's supposed to help umpires make calls faster, but does that really need to come at the cost of common sense and good ol' human judgment? It's always something with these automated systems - either they're right, or they're completely wrong. And when they're wrong, it's like, game over. The whole thing just feels so... scripted 😒... like it's all just one big drama fest.
 
I'm telling ya, Snicko is just not reliable enough 🤦‍♂️! I mean, how can you trust a machine that's supposed to make life easier for umpires but ends up causing more drama? It's like they're playing catch-up with the game instead of being ahead of it. And what's up with all these technology advancements in sports? Do we really need this level of scrutiny on every single call? I think it's time to take a step back and remember that cricket's supposed to be about the players, not about machines making decisions for them 🤔...
 
omg i'm so frustrated with snicko rn it's like they're not even trying anymore 🤯 i mean i get that the tech is supposed to help umpires make quick decisions but it's just so hit or miss at this point 😩 and now jake weatherald's call is being questioned because of it?!?!? it's just one more thing for england to deal with, they're already down in the ashes 🐦😢
 
Ugh, can't believe that Snicko system is still giving us headaches 🤯! I mean, what's up with that one call? One minute it's in, next it's out. So many fans are frustrated right now, and I feel for them 🤕. It's like the technology is just not reliable enough to trust it completely.

And you're right, this could have big consequences for England's chances of winning the Ashes 🏆. They really need to get that last wicket to take the game away from Australia. But with Snicko giving them so much uncertainty, I'm worried they'll end up throwing it away 😩.

I know some fans are saying it's just part of the game and we have to deal with it, but honestly, can't we just get a more accurate system? One that doesn't keep us guessing until the last minute 🤯. It's time for Cricket England to step in and sort this out! 👊
 
I'm still not convinced that Snicko is the answer to making cricket more fair 🤔. I mean, it's great that they're trying to help out umpires, but sometimes it feels like it's just causing more problems than it solves. Like this latest incident where Jake Weatherald got given not out despite clearly nicking the ball off the bat 🤦‍♂️. It's frustrating for fans because we can't always rely on technology to make the right call. And with the Ashes series on the line, you want a level of consistency that Snicko just isn't providing yet. Can't they just stick with the old way of doing things? 😒
 
Ugh I'm so done with this Snicko drama 🙄! Like how can a technology that's supposed to help make the game more accurate end up causing more controversy? The fact that it showed a murmur on its screen like the ball was still in contact with the bat is pretty wild. It's not exactly rocket science, you'd think. And now the whole Ashes series is hanging by a thread because of these kinds of decisions 🤯. I'm all for improving the game and making it fairer, but can't we just get this Snicko thing right for once? 🤦‍♂️
 
I feel so frustrated about this Snicko decision 🤯! I mean, come on, it's just one of those moments where you're like "are you kidding me?!" 😂 The technology is supposed to be there to help the umpires make the right call, but in this case, it just ended up causing more problems. I'm not saying that Australia didn't deserve a chance to score, but can't we just have a clear and fair game without all these controversies? 🤔 It's getting to the point where fans are starting to lose faith in the technology. And with the Ashes on the line, it's just adding more pressure on both teams. I hope they get it sorted out before the series ends... 👊
 
Ugh, really?! Can't a team just win without some dodgy technology getting in the way? I mean, I get it, they're trying to improve accuracy and all that, but sometimes I think they should just stick with old-school umpiring skills 😒. And what's with Snicko, anyway? It's like they're trying to create a whole new sport: "Snicko-ball"... sounds about right 🤣. Anyway, hope Australia can pull off a win without any more technology-induced tantrums 👍.
 
I'M SO SICK OF THIS SNICKO STUFF!!! IT'S LIKE THEY'RE TRYING TO RUIN THE GAME FOR US FANS!!!!! ONE WRONG CALL AND IT'S ALL OVER AND YOU'RE JUST LEFT STANDING THERE WONDERING WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!!! IT SHOULD BE A SIMPLE JOB FOR THE UMPREES, BUT NO, THEY NEED THIS Fancy SCHMANCY TECHNOLOGY TO HELP THEM OUT AND EVEN THAT CAN TANK ON US!!!!!
 
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