I believed I nicked it - Alex Carey on review reprieve.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey revealed he believed he had feathered the ball when he was overturned on Decision Review System on day one of the third Ashes Test versus England.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey proceeded to score a excellent 106 to guide the home side reach 326-8 at the stumps in Adelaide.

The Incident

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

England lodged a strong appeal, believing they had heard an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

After captain Ben Stokes opted to review the decision, the footage examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a spike although this came prior to the ball had passed the bat.

Gaffaney added he was of the opinion there was a space between bat and ball.

As a result, Carey was given not out.

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

"Being given out would have prompted a review, though not a confident one. It was a nice sound as it passed the bat."

Technology Debate

Discussion has swirled about 'the sound wave technology' during the Ashes contest after a several inconclusive moments.

Bowling coach David Saker indicated England may take this latest incident further with the match official Jeff Crowe.

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

"It's been a worry for us all series long. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. It is what it is."

A Special Hundred

His hundred was his first in Ashes cricket.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose dad died in recent months. His spouse was emotional in the crowd as the batter celebrated by looking to the skies.

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

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

He was the wicketkeeper who famously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, resulting in a febrile final day.

Speaking about his survival he continued: "The technology clearly wasn't synchronized. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."

"Maybe it went my way."