Former Umpire Simon Taufel backed the decision to dismiss England's wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith caught behind during the Perth Test, calling it a "correct decision".

New Delhi: Former international umpire Simon Taufel defended the decision to dismiss England’s wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith caught behind during the Perth Test, calling it a “correct decision” and noting differences in edge-detection technologies between Australia and other countries.

During England’s second innings, Jamie Smith, struggling for space while attempting a pull off Brendan Doggett, was initially ruled not out by on-field umpire Nitin Menon, despite appeals from wicketkeeper Alex Carey and captain Steve Smith. Australian captain opted for a DRS review, and after a prolonged delay, TV umpire Sharfud

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