I believed I nicked it - Carey on review reprieve.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he believed he had edged the ball when he was reprieved on Decision Review System on day one of the third Ashes series Test against the English.

Having been given a life on 72, Carey went on to make a superb 106 to help the home side reach 326-8 at the close in the Adelaide Oval.

The Incident

The home side were 245-6 when Carey went for a cut to seamer Josh Tongue.

England lodged a strong appeal, thinking they had detected an nick, but on-field official Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

After skipper Ben Stokes opted to review the decision, the footage reviewed by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a significant spike but this came prior to the ball had passed the bat.

Gaffaney added he was of the opinion there was a clearance 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

Questions have been raised about 'Snicko'' during the series after a number of unclear calls.

England's bowling coach David Saker indicated England may take this most recent 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.

"We've had doubts about it throughout. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. That's the situation."

Personal Milestone

His hundred was his maiden in Test cricket against England.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose dad died in September. His spouse was emotional in the crowd as the batter marked the occasion by looking to the skies.

"A hundred on home soil with loved ones present is unforgettable," stated Carey.

"The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm trying not to tear up. It was truly wonderful."

History of Controversy

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, resulting in a intense final day.

On his reprieve he added: "The sound wave didn't match up. It is just the way cricket goes - sometimes you have a bit of luck."

"Perhaps luck was on my side."