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

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he felt he had nicked the ball when he was overturned on DRS on day one of the third Ashes series Test against England.

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

The Incident

The home side were 245-6 when Carey looked to play a cut shot to seamer Josh Tongue.

The England team appealed confidently, certain they had heard an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

After skipper Ben Stokes referred the decision, the replay examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a significant spike although this came prior to the ball had passed the bat.

Gaffaney also said he believed there was a gap between bat and ball.

Therefore, Carey was allowed to continue.

"There was a sound, I thought I'd nicked it," 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."

Technology Debate

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

England's bowling coach David Saker indicated the touring side may pursue this most recent incident further with match referee Jeff Crowe.

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

"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. 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

His hundred was his first in Ashes cricket.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose father died in September. Carey's wife was crying in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by pointing to the heavens.

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

"I guess you know as well why I was looking to the heavens. It's hard not to get emotional. But, no, it was great."

History of Controversy

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

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

Regarding the overturned decision he continued: "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."