Hicks' reputation goes before him, so it is assumed he got it wrong. It really should have gone to the video ref., but that was Thaler, so hey-ho !!

The TV pictures appeared to show he went in touch at least twice. That said, the angle wasn't conclusive and it could have just been an illusion. But I think it unfair to criticise the official unless it was clear at the ground. Based on TV it looks like a good decision. He's out if he touches the line.