I thought I edged it - Alex Carey on review reprieve.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he thought he had feathered the ball when he was reprieved on review during day one of the third Ashes Test versus England.

After surviving on 72, Carey went on to make a fine 106 to aid the hosts post 326-8 at the stumps in Adelaide.

The Incident

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

England lodged a strong appeal, believing they had detected an nick, but umpire Ahsan Raza was unmoved.

Following captain Ben Stokes challenged the on-field call, the replay examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a spike but this registered before the ball had passed the bat.

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

As a result, Carey was reprieved.

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

"If I was given out I think I would have reviewed it, probably not confidently. It made a convincing sound near the bat."

Technology Debate

There has been debate about 'the sound wave technology' during the Ashes contest after a number of unclear incidents.

England's bowling coach David Saker suggested England may escalate this most recent incident further 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 said.

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

A Special Hundred

Carey's century was his first in the Ashes.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose dad died in September. His spouse was crying 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. I'm trying not to tear up. It was a fantastic feeling."

Not New to Furore

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

He was the wicketkeeper who famously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 series, which created a febrile final day.

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

"I might have gotten away with one."