Day 2 of the Perth Test Ashes 2025-26 It turned into noise Jamie SmithThe firing ignited one of the series’ biggest controversies to date. England, already reeling at 104/6, suffered another blow when Smith’s over was a result of what many fans and pundits believed was an incredible feat.
When did the drama unfold? Brendan Doggett He sent a leg-burning delivery that brushed the batter unhindered. Alex Carey He immediately applied, making sure he heard something. Third umpire Sharfuddoula ruled in favor of the team that Smith didn’t want to start going – but suggested he wasn’t entirely sure about the edge of a bit of hesitation.
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Australia sent the decision up, where they found a clear deviation. What followed added an extra layer of confusion. Real-time snicko (RTS) showed a spike, but very importantly, the spike occurred after passing Smith’s Bat – a visual anomaly for commentators to highlight.
Despite the unusual timing and lack of evidence of synchronization between the audio and visuals, the third umpire had enough to uphold the call on the spike. The England players – the non-strikers – reacted to the dressing-room ovation at the end, with Smith visibly upset after hitting 15 off 25 balls.
England’s slide continues as Australia catch up
Smith’s departure left England at 104/7 with a slim lead of 144 overs. The wicket also came at a time when the visitors were trying to settle down later Mitchell Starcsensational magic at the beginning of the day. Starc, who produced a stunning 10-wicket haul, had already crushed England’s top order with vintage pace and swing.
Australia sensed another opening the moment they decided Smith. Combining discipline and angle, Doggett kept England under constant pressure while the rest of the attack stifled scoring options. By completely changing Australia’s path, Day 2 turned out to be one of the most defining passages of the Ashes to date. The visitors closed on Australia’s 164 for 164 with a target of 205 runs.
The decision sparked immediate outrage on social media, with fans blaming the third umpire for making a rash and inappropriate call. Many argued that the evidence was clear and that England had legitimate reason to feel aggrieved.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
Jamie Smith is a great credit to this cruel world of cricketing, it has come out clearly….
– Murtaza (@zaidii_72) November 22, 2025
What a stupid decision by the third umpire against Jamie Smith. # Ashes2025#England pic.twitter.com/gpkotksm2b
– HARIKP (@harifedal) November 22, 2025
Jamie Smith should not give conclusive evidence that it is not simple
– Samar (@ eight) November 22, 2025
This is Jamie Smith Wicket Bullshit, how can you give it #eats
— Carl White (@carlwhite83) November 22, 2025
that jamie smith wicket pic.twitter.com/9y5o2gzu29
– Jorge de Guzman (@attantimanoj) November 22, 2025
It was really close, but it wasn’t looking. The ball went through and then Snicko showed a slime deflection and no noise was made.
But why did Jamie Smith go straight.?# Ashes2025– Prajakta ~ (@pprja_14) November 22, 2025
Is Jamie Smith really out?# Ashes2025 #Engvsaus pic.twitter.com/aglfxbyayx
– Romeo (@itsnotokaydude) November 22, 2025
This Jamie Smith decision was an absolute farce. 5 minutes, to no avail. Ah, change the field decision. Shambhala. #eats
– Wannateachpe (@wannateachpe) November 22, 2025
I feel that Jamie Smith is not a nicle. # Ashes2025
— Varadh Krishna (@krishnavarad) November 22, 2025
I lost my noisy vocal cords in the Jamie Smith decision! Man, I didn’t think I had so many bad words in me 🤬 #Aşlar
– 🇮🇳habibti🏴 (@yas_queen17) November 22, 2025
This is a very controversial 3rd umpire decision for Jamie Smith. Bad luck England #Aşlar
– Som72 (@uk72som) November 22, 2025
England will be pissed at Jamie Smith given there.
I think the third umpire has a howler with this review.
Also, a survey should not take more than 5 minutes.– Austin 3:16 (@lloydbhudda) November 22, 2025
Terrible decision to put Jamie Smith in there. The 3rd Umpire was there using every angle #Aşlar
– LD (@lewis_d99) November 22, 2025
Stuart should bring up wide Jamie Smith. Don’t even start going!! # Ashes2025
– Akash Satyawali (@akashsatyawali) November 22, 2025
Jamie Smith’s Bat lost the ball by a mile but the 3rd umpire gave it. Shameless decision
– 🗿 (@anperop) November 22, 2025
This is a nightingale decision. Jamie Smith, a five-minute review, was left behind with noise inconsistent with bat and ball placement
– Mike (@mike_cavs_uk) November 22, 2025
Jamie Smith didn’t come out, WTF did the 3RD Umpire
– ishu (@ishro45) November 22, 2025
Jamie Smith is controversially out #Ausveng #Aşlar
– Spidey (@spidey_ict) November 22, 2025
I will applaud the third femire for this decision to remove Jamie Smith.
Despite taking a ridiculous amount of time, he was faced with conflicting evidence and took time to work under pressure.
— Andrew (@shortflyslip) November 22, 2025
