[VIDEO] Ashes 2025: Controversy strikes in 1st Test as Jamie Smith given out on review in Perth

[BouncerGuy]

Day two of the first Test in the 2025‑26 Ashes saw its first major controversy when England’s Jamie Smith was adjudged caught behind after a lengthy review. With England struggling at 104‑6, Mitchell Starc’s short ball down the leg side sparked appeals from Travis Head and Alex Carey, initially turned down by umpire Nitin Menon. But after nearly five minutes of replays, TV umpire Sharfuddoula overturned the decision, leaving Smith out and England reeling at 104‑7 amid loud boos from the Perth crowd.

Social media lit up too, with many calling it “one of the longest reviews ever” and questioning why the third umpire needed endless replays before overturning the call.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1992116764855939228

 

[RidiculousMan]

This was out

 

[TheSultan]

Apparently Steven Finn explained that Snicko is a slightly different tech to Ultra edge so sometimes there’s a delay of the spike in Aus. It’s even stated in the rules of the use of Snicko.

So although it was bad optics, the correct Decision was made

 

[Varun]

In any test where upto 40 wickets fall, you'll have a moment or two like this.

Hardly match changing. England cricketers need to focus on a good cricketing career over a career in the Sky commentary box, then they will get better.