I believed I nicked it - Carey on review reprieve.

Australian gloveman Alex Carey admitted he believed he had nicked the ball when he was overturned on Decision Review System on day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test against England.

Having been given a life on 72, Carey proceeded to score a fine 106 to guide the hosts post 326-8 at the end of play in Adelaide.

The Key Moment

The home side were 245-6 when Carey attempted a cut to the bowling of Josh Tongue.

The England team were convinced they had a wicket, certain they had heard an nick, but umpire Ahsan Raza was unmoved.

After captain Ben Stokes challenged the on-field call, the footage examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike but this registered before the ball had reached the bat.

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

Therefore, Carey was allowed to continue.

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

Questions have been raised about 'Snicko'' throughout the Ashes contest after a series of unclear incidents.

Bowling coach David Saker hinted England may take this most recent incident to a higher level with match referee Jeff Crowe.

"I don't think we've done anything about it so far but after today, maybe that might go a bit further," Saker said.

"It's been a worry for us all series long. 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

The ton was his maiden in Test cricket against England.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father died in recent months. Carey's wife was crying in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by glancing upward.

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

"The reason for my look upwards is clear. It's hard not to get emotional. But, no, it was great."

Not New to Furore

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

He was the wicketkeeper who notoriously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 Ashes series, leading to a intense final day.

Speaking about his survival he added: "The sound wave didn't match up. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."

"I might have gotten away with one."