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England's Carse Faces Referee Review After Umpire Clash

1/8/2026

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England bowler Brydon Carse may face scrutiny from match referee Jeff Crowe for making contact with umpire Ahsan Raza during the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Carse was upset over Jake Weatherald's not-out decision.
Raza did not change his decision.
Carse confronted Raza by placing his arm on the umpire's shoulder.
Stokes intervened.

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Story summary

England bowler Brydon Carse may face scrutiny from match referee Jeff Crowe for making contact with umpire Ahsan Raza during the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Carse was upset over Jake Weatherald's not-out decision.
Raza did not change his decision.
Carse confronted Raza by placing his arm on the umpire's shoulder.
Stokes intervened.