I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve.

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he believed he had feathered the ball when he was given not out 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 excellent 106 to aid the home side finish on 326-8 at the close in Adelaide.

What happened?

Australia were 245 for 6 when Carey attempted a cut shot to seamer Josh Tongue.

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

After captain Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the replay examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a spike but this came before the ball had reached the bat.

Gaffaney also said he was of the opinion there was a clearance between bat and ball.

Consequently, Carey was allowed to continue.

"I felt a little noise as the ball went past," commented Carey.

"If I was given out I think I would have reviewed it, probably not confidently. There was a definite noise."

Ongoing Scrutiny

Discussion has swirled about 'the Snickometer' throughout the series after a number of dubious calls.

Bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may pursue 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 remarked.

"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. It is what it is."

A Special Hundred

Carey's century was his first in Ashes cricket.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose father died in recent months. His spouse was emotional 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.

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

Previous Ashes Drama

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

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

Speaking about his survival he continued: "Snicko obviously didn't line up. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."

"I might have gotten away with one."