I believed I nicked it - Carey on DRS survival.

Australian gloveman Alex Carey stated he felt he had feathered the ball when he was given not out on DRS on day one of the third Ashes Test versus England.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey went on to make a superb 106 to aid the Australians reach 326-8 at the close in Adelaide.

The Key Moment

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

The England team lodged a strong appeal, believing they had heard an nick, but umpire Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

Following skipper Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the replay examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a significant spike however this appeared before the ball had passed the bat.

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

Consequently, Carey was allowed to continue.

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

Controversial 'Snicko'

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

Bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may pursue this latest 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 said.

"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. That's where we are."

Personal Milestone

The ton was his first in Ashes cricket.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father died in September. Carey's wife was emotional in the crowd as the batter marked the occasion by glancing upward.

"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 wicketkeeper who famously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 series, which created a heated final day.

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

"Perhaps luck was on my side."