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

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey stated he believed he had edged the ball when he was reprieved on Decision Review System during day one of the third Ashes Test versus the English.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey proceeded to score a superb 106 to aid the hosts post 326-8 at the end of play in Adelaide.

What happened?

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

England were convinced they had a wicket, certain they had detected an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

Following captain Ben Stokes referred the on-field call, the technology examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a spike although this registered prior to the ball had made contact with the bat.

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

Consequently, Carey was given not out.

"I thought there was a feather or some sort of noise when it passed the bat," said Carey.

"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. It made a convincing sound near the bat."

Technology Debate

There has been debate about 'Snicko'' during the series after a number of inconclusive moments.

Bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may escalate this latest 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.

"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 poignant moment for Carey, whose dad died in recent months. His spouse was emotional in the crowd as the batsman marked the occasion by glancing upward.

"To make a hundred here in front of home fans and family was special," stated Carey.

"I guess you know as well why I was looking to the heavens. I'm trying not to tear up. It was truly wonderful."

Not New to Furore

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

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

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

"Maybe it went my way."