I thought I edged it - Carey on review reprieve.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey stated he believed he had feathered the ball when he was overturned on review during day one of the third Ashes Test versus the English.

Having been given a life on 72, Carey crafted a fine 106 to guide the home side post 326-8 at the end of play in the Adelaide Oval.

The Incident

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

The England team lodged a strong appeal, certain they had detected an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

After skipper Ben Stokes referred the decision, the footage reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike although this registered prior to the ball had reached the bat.

Gaffaney further stated he believed there was a clearance between bat and ball.

Therefore, Carey was given not out.

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

"Being given out would have prompted a review, though not a confident one. It made a convincing sound near the bat."

Ongoing Scrutiny

There has been debate about 'the sound wave technology' during the series after a series of inconclusive calls.

Bowling coach David Saker indicated England may pursue this latest incident further with match referee Jeff Crowe.

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

"We've had doubts about it throughout. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. That's the situation."

A Special Hundred

Carey's century was his first in Ashes cricket.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father passed away in September. Carey's wife was in tears in the crowd as the batter marked the occasion by pointing to the heavens.

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

"The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm fighting back the tears. It was a fantastic feeling."

Not New to Furore

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

He was the keeper who notoriously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, resulting in a heated final day.

On his reprieve he continued: "The technology clearly wasn't synchronized. That's how the game works; fortune plays a part."

"I might have gotten away with one."