I thought I edged it - Alex Carey on review reprieve.
Australia gloveman Alex Carey admitted he thought he had nicked the ball when he was reprieved on DRS on day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test against England.
Having been given a life on 72, Carey went on to make a fine 106 to aid the Australians reach 326-8 at the close in Adelaide.
The Key Moment
The home side were 245 for 6 when Carey went for a cut shot to seamer Josh Tongue.
England appealed confidently, believing they had heard an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza gave it not out.
After captain Ben Stokes opted to review the on-field call, the technology reviewed by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a significant spike although this appeared before the ball had reached the bat.
Gaffaney added he believed there was a clearance between the bat and the ball.
Consequently, Carey was given not out.
"There was a sound, I thought I'd nicked it," stated Carey.
"Being given out would have prompted a review, though not a confident one. It made a convincing sound near the bat."
Ongoing Scrutiny
There has been debate about 'the Snickometer' throughout the series after a several unclear calls.
England's bowling coach David Saker suggested the touring side may take 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 said.
"We've had doubts about it throughout. 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
The ton was his first in the Ashes.
It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father passed away in recent months. Carey's wife 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. It's hard not to get emotional. It was a fantastic feeling."
Previous Ashes Drama
Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.
He was the keeper who famously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, resulting in a heated final day.
Regarding the overturned decision he added: "The sound wave didn't match up. It is just the way cricket goes - sometimes you have a bit of luck."
"Perhaps luck was on my side."
