I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey stated he felt he had nicked the ball when he was reprieved on review during day one of the third Ashes series Test versus the English.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey went on to make a excellent 106 to help the hosts reach 326-8 at the close in Adelaide.

The Incident

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

The England team appealed confidently, certain they had heard an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

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

Gaffaney further stated he was of the opinion there was a clearance between bat and ball.

Therefore, Carey was allowed to continue.

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

Controversial 'Snicko'

Discussion has swirled about 'Snicko'' during the series after a number of unclear moments.

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

"So far we've let it go, but this might push us to take action," Saker said.

"It's been a worry for us all series long. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. It is what it is."

Emotional Century

The ton was his first in the Ashes.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose dad died in September. His spouse was crying in the crowd as the batter celebrated by pointing to the heavens.

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

"The reason for my look upwards is clear. It's hard not to get emotional. It was truly wonderful."

Not New to Furore

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

He was the keeper who notoriously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 series, leading to a heated final day.

On his reprieve he continued: "The sound wave didn't match up. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."

"Perhaps luck was on my side."