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

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey stated he felt he had nicked the ball when he was given not out on DRS during day one of the 3rd Ashes Test against the English.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey went on to make a superb 106 to help the Australians post 326-8 at the end of play in Adelaide.

The Incident

Australia were 245-6 when Carey looked to play a cut to the bowling of Josh Tongue.

The England team lodged a strong appeal, believing they had detected an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza was unmoved.

Following skipper Ben Stokes challenged the on-field call, the replay examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike although this registered before the ball had reached the bat.

Gaffaney further stated he believed there was a space between bat and ball.

Therefore, Carey was allowed to continue.

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

"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. There was a definite noise."

Ongoing Scrutiny

Discussion has swirled about 'Snicko'' throughout the series after a series of dubious moments.

Bowling coach David Saker indicated the touring side may escalate this latest incident to a higher level with match referee Jeff Crowe.

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

"It's been a worry for us all series long. We shouldn't be talking about this after a day's play, it should just be better than that. That's where we are."

Emotional Century

The ton was his maiden in the Ashes.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose dad died in September. His spouse was crying in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by looking to the skies.

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

"The reason for my look upwards is clear. It's hard not to get emotional. But, no, it was great."

Not New to Furore

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

He was the keeper who notoriously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, which created a intense final day.

Speaking about his survival he continued: "The technology clearly wasn't synchronized. It is just the way cricket goes - sometimes you have a bit of luck."

"I might have gotten away with one."