India, Dec. 17 -- The opening day of the third Ashes Test match between England and Australia in Adelaide witnessed a controversial moment after wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey was wrongly not given out en route to his maiden century in the rivalry clash. Snicko later took "full responsibility", claiming it was an operating error that cost England.

The incident occurred on the first ball of the 63rd over when Josh Tongue bowled a length delivery outside off stump to Carey, who was batting on 72. The Australian flashed his bat at the ball, prompting a loud appeal from England, with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith particularly confident of an under-edge. On-field umpire Ahsan Raza, however, remained unmoved.

The decision was reviewed, but the sni...