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

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey stated he felt he had edged the ball when he was reprieved on DRS on day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test against England.

After surviving on 72, Carey proceeded to score a excellent 106 to help the Australians post 326-8 at the end of play in Adelaide.

The Incident

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

England appealed confidently, thinking they had detected an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza was unmoved.

After skipper Ben Stokes opted to review the decision, the technology examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a spike but this came before the ball had passed the bat.

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

As a result, Carey was given not out.

"There was a sound, I thought I'd nicked it," stated Carey.

"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. There was a definite noise."

Technology Debate

Discussion has swirled about 'the sound wave technology' during the series after a number of dubious calls.

England's bowling coach David Saker indicated England may pursue this most recent incident further 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."

A Special Hundred

Carey's century was his maiden in Test cricket against England.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose father died in September. His spouse was in tears in the crowd as the batsman marked the occasion by pointing to the heavens.

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

"I guess you know as well why I was looking to the heavens. It's hard not to get emotional. It was truly wonderful."

History of Controversy

Carey is not new to Ashes controversy.

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

On his reprieve he added: "Snicko obviously didn't line up. It is just the way cricket goes - sometimes you have a bit of luck."

"I might have gotten away with one."