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

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey revealed he felt he had nicked the ball when he was given not out on Decision Review System during day one of the third Ashes series Test against England.

Having been given a life on 72, Carey proceeded to score a fine 106 to guide the home side finish on 326-8 at the end of play in the Adelaide Oval.

What happened?

The home side were 245 for 6 when Carey went for a cut shot to the bowling of Josh Tongue.

England appealed confidently, thinking they had heard an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

Following captain Ben Stokes referred the decision, the footage examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a spike although this appeared prior to the ball had made contact with the bat.

Gaffaney further stated he was of the opinion there was a gap between the bat and the ball.

As a result, Carey was given not out.

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

"Being given out would have prompted a review, though not a confident one. There was a definite noise."

Controversial 'Snicko'

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

Bowling coach David Saker hinted England may take this most recent incident to a higher level with the match official Jeff Crowe.

"We haven't acted yet, but following today's events, that could change," Saker remarked.

"It's been a worry for us all series long. We shouldn't be talking about this after a day's play, it should just be better than that. It is what it is."

Emotional Century

The ton was his first in the Ashes.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father passed away in recent months. His spouse was in tears in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by pointing to the heavens.

"Scoring a century at home with family watching was incredible," stated Carey.

"You can probably understand my glance skyward. I'm trying not to tear up. It was a fantastic feeling."

Not New to Furore

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

He was the keeper who notoriously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 series, which created a heated final day.

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

"Maybe it went my way."