I thought I edged it - Carey on overturned decision.

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he thought he had nicked the ball when he was reprieved on review during day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test versus England.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey crafted a excellent 106 to guide the home side finish on 326-8 at the close in Adelaide.

What happened?

Australia were 245-6 when Carey attempted a cut to seamer Josh Tongue.

The England team lodged a strong appeal, believing they had heard an nick, but on-field official Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

After skipper Ben Stokes referred the decision, the footage examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a spike however this registered prior to the ball had made contact with the bat.

Gaffaney added he believed there was a gap between the bat and the ball.

Consequently, Carey was allowed to continue.

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

"If I was given out I think I would have reviewed it, probably not confidently. It was a nice sound as it passed the bat."

Technology Debate

Questions have been raised about 'the sound wave technology' during the series after a series of unclear calls.

Bowling coach David Saker suggested 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 said.

"It's been a worry for us all series long. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. That's the situation."

Emotional Century

The ton was his first in Ashes cricket.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father died in September. His spouse was emotional in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by looking to the skies.

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

"The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm fighting back the tears. It was truly wonderful."

History of Controversy

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

He was the keeper who famously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 series, leading to a heated final day.

On his reprieve he added: "The sound wave didn't match up. That's how the game works; fortune plays a part."

"Maybe it went my way."