I believed I nicked it - Carey on overturned decision.

Australia gloveman Alex Carey admitted he believed he had nicked the ball when he was given not out on Decision Review System during day one of the third Ashes series Test versus England.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey crafted a superb 106 to help the home side post 326-8 at the close in the Adelaide Oval.

What happened?

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

The England team were convinced they had a wicket, certain they had detected an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza was unmoved.

After captain Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the technology examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a spike however this came before the ball had passed the bat.

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

Consequently, 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 was a nice sound as it passed the bat."

Ongoing Scrutiny

There has been debate about 'the sound wave technology' during the Ashes contest after a several inconclusive incidents.

Bowling coach David Saker hinted England may pursue this latest 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 remarked.

"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. We shouldn't be talking about this after a day's play, it should just be better than that. That's the situation."

Personal Milestone

Carey's century was his maiden 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 celebrated 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 trying not to tear up. It was a fantastic feeling."

Previous Ashes Drama

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

He was the keeper who notoriously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, leading to a febrile final day.

Speaking about his survival he added: "Snicko obviously didn't line up. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."

"I might have gotten away with one."