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

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey revealed he believed he had feathered the ball when he was given not out on review on day one of the third Ashes Test against England.

After surviving on 72, Carey crafted a excellent 106 to aid the Australians post 326-8 at the close in Adelaide.

The Key Moment

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

England were convinced they had a wicket, thinking they had detected an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza was unmoved.

After skipper Ben Stokes opted to review the on-field call, the technology reviewed by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a significant spike however this came before the ball had made contact with the bat.

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

As a result, Carey was reprieved.

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

"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. It was a nice sound as it passed the bat."

Ongoing Scrutiny

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

Bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may escalate this latest incident further with match referee 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. That's the situation."

A Special Hundred

The ton was his first in Test cricket against England.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father passed away in recent months. Carey's wife was emotional in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by pointing to the heavens.

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

"You can probably understand my glance skyward. I'm trying not to tear up. But, no, it was great."

History of Controversy

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

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

On his reprieve he continued: "The sound wave didn't match up. That's how the game works; fortune plays a part."

"Perhaps luck was on my side."