I believed I nicked it - Alex Carey on review reprieve.

Australia gloveman Alex Carey revealed he believed he had edged the ball when he was overturned on DRS on day one of the third Ashes series Test against England.

After surviving on 72, Carey went on to make a superb 106 to help the hosts finish on 326-8 at the stumps in Adelaide.

The Incident

Australia were 245 for 6 when Carey went for a cut shot to the bowling of Josh Tongue.

England lodged a strong appeal, thinking they had heard an nick, but umpire Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

After captain Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the replay reviewed by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a spike but this registered prior to the ball had made contact with the bat.

Gaffaney also said he believed there was a space between bat and ball.

Therefore, Carey was reprieved.

"I thought there was a feather or some sort of noise when it passed the bat," commented Carey.

"If I was given out I think I would have reviewed it, probably not confidently. It was a nice sound as it passed the bat."

Technology Debate

There has been debate about 'the Snickometer' during the Ashes contest after a number of dubious calls.

England's bowling coach David Saker indicated England may take this latest incident to a higher level with the match official Jeff Crowe.

"We haven't acted yet, but following today's events, that could change," Saker remarked.

"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. It is what it is."

A Special Hundred

The ton was his first in Ashes cricket.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose father died in recent months. Carey's wife was in tears in the crowd as the batter marked the occasion by glancing upward.

"To make a hundred here in front of home fans and family was special," stated Carey.

"I guess you know as well why I was looking to the heavens. I'm trying not to tear up. It was truly wonderful."

Previous Ashes Drama

Carey is not new to Ashes controversy.

He was the wicketkeeper who notoriously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 series, leading to a intense final day.

Speaking about his survival he added: "The sound wave didn't match up. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."

"I might have gotten away with one."