Bhubaneswar, Dec. 18 -- Decision Review System (DRS) technology is meant to eliminate doubt, but during the ongoing Ashes Test in Adelaide, it has done quite the opposite. What was once considered a reliable aid for third umpires has now become the centre of heated debate, with Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc launching a blunt attack on Snicko after a series of baffling decisions dominated Day 2 of the match.

Starc's frustration boiled over when another controversial Snicko call went against Australia. Caught on the stump microphone, the left-armer did not hold back.

"Snicko needs to be sacked. It's the worst technology ever," he said, summing up the mood inside the Australian camp.

The debate began on Day 1 when wicketkeeper Alex...