My feeling was I got a touch - Carey on review reprieve.

Australia gloveman Alex Carey admitted he thought he had nicked the ball when he was reprieved on review during day one of the third Ashes series Test versus the English.

Having been given a life on 72, Carey proceeded to score a fine 106 to guide the Australians reach 326-8 at the stumps in the Adelaide Oval.

The Key Moment

The home side were 245 for 6 when Carey attempted a cut shot to the bowling of Josh Tongue.

The England team were convinced they had a wicket, certain they had heard an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

Following skipper Ben Stokes referred the decision, the replay reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a significant spike although this appeared prior to the ball had made contact with the bat.

Gaffaney added he believed there was a gap between the bat and the ball.

Consequently, Carey was reprieved.

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

"Being given out would have prompted a review, though not a confident one. There was a definite noise."

Technology Debate

Questions have been raised about 'the Snickometer' throughout the series after a several unclear moments.

England's bowling coach David Saker suggested the touring side may pursue this latest incident further with the match official Jeff Crowe.

"So far we've let it go, but this might push us to take action," Saker remarked.

"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. It is what it is."

Personal Milestone

Carey's century was his first in the Ashes.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father passed away in September. His spouse was in tears in the crowd as the batter celebrated by looking to the skies.

"Scoring a century at home with family watching was incredible," said 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."

History of Controversy

This isn't Carey's first brush with Ashes drama.

He was the wicketkeeper who famously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 Ashes series, resulting in a febrile final day.

Regarding the overturned decision he added: "The technology clearly wasn't synchronized. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."

"I might have gotten away with one."