Ashes to get real-time Snicko as game looks to eliminate controversial decisions THE Decision Review System is set for an upgrade with "real-time Snickometer" to be added to the process for the forthcoming Ashes series. The DRS was repeatedly in the headlines during the recently-completed Ashes series in England. The system designed to remove to the "howler" from the decision-making process instead contributed to a number of contentious rulings that cast a shadow over the series. Real-time Snicko will be part of the DRS [decision review system]. Both teams' boards have agreed to do it," Nine's executive producer of cricket Brad McNamara told Fairfax Media. We had a difficult negotiation [with BBG Sports] but thankfully we've come together. We're thrilled to have Hot Spot continue as part of the coverage. We're all about the best technology in the world. We feel that is among it and are looking forward to adding to that with the real-time Snicko, which we think will add to the viewers' experience and also hopefully help in the decision-making process for umpires. It will change the DRS. Hopefully you won't get the mistakes. It has been reported that stump microphones, Eagle Eye and Hot Spot will be used alongside the real-time Snickometer during this summer's Ashes series.