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

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he felt he had edged the ball when he was reprieved on DRS during day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test versus the English.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey crafted a fine 106 to guide the hosts post 326-8 at the end of play in the Adelaide Oval.

The Key Moment

Australia were 245 for 6 when Carey looked to play a cut to seamer Josh Tongue.

England lodged a strong appeal, certain they had heard an nick, but on-field official Ahsan Raza was unmoved.

Following skipper Ben Stokes opted to review the decision, the technology examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a significant spike however 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.

As a result, Carey was given not out.

"I felt a little noise as the ball went past," 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 'the sound wave technology' throughout the series after a number of inconclusive calls.

England's bowling coach David Saker indicated England may pursue this most recent incident to a higher level with the match official 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 remarked.

"We've had doubts about it throughout. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. That's the situation."

Emotional Century

His hundred was his maiden in Test cricket against England.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose father passed away in recent months. Carey's wife was in tears 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 a fantastic feeling."

Not New to Furore

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

He was the wicketkeeper who famously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, leading to a heated final day.

Regarding the overturned decision he continued: "The technology clearly wasn't synchronized. It is just the way cricket goes - sometimes you have a bit of luck."

"Perhaps luck was on my side."