My feeling was I got a touch - Carey on overturned decision.

Australia gloveman Alex Carey stated he thought he had nicked the ball when he was reprieved on review during day one of the third Ashes Test against England.

After surviving on 72, Carey crafted a excellent 106 to aid the hosts finish on 326-8 at the end of play in the Adelaide Oval.

What happened?

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

The England team were convinced they had a wicket, thinking they had detected an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

After skipper Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the replay reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a spike however this registered before the ball had passed the bat.

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

Therefore, Carey was reprieved.

"I felt a little noise as the ball went past," commented Carey.

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

Controversial 'Snicko'

Discussion has swirled about 'the Snickometer' during the Ashes contest after a several unclear incidents.

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

"So far we've let it go, but this might push us to take action," Saker said.

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

Emotional Century

His hundred was his first in the Ashes.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose father passed away in September. His spouse was in tears in the crowd as the batter marked the occasion by looking to the skies.

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

"You can probably understand my glance skyward. I'm trying not to tear up. But, no, it was great."

Previous Ashes Drama

Carey is not new to Ashes controversy.

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

Speaking about his survival he added: "Snicko obviously didn't line up. That's how the game works; fortune plays a part."

"Perhaps luck was on my side."