My feeling was I got a touch - Carey on review reprieve.

Australian gloveman Alex Carey admitted he felt he had edged the ball when he was overturned on Decision Review System during day one of the third Ashes Test versus the English.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey proceeded to score a superb 106 to guide the hosts reach 326-8 at the close in the Adelaide Oval.

The Key Moment

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

England lodged a strong appeal, certain they had heard an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

After captain Ben Stokes referred the decision, the replay reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a significant spike although this appeared before 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.

Consequently, Carey was reprieved.

"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. It was a nice sound as it passed the bat."

Controversial 'Snicko'

There has been debate about 'the Snickometer' throughout the Ashes contest after a series of dubious moments.

Bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may take this latest incident further with match referee Jeff Crowe.

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

"It's been a worry for us all series long. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. It is what it is."

Personal Milestone

His hundred was his maiden in the Ashes.

It was also an poignant moment for Carey, whose father died in September. His spouse was in tears in the crowd as the batsman marked the occasion by glancing upward.

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

"The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm fighting back the tears. But, no, it was great."

Previous Ashes Drama

This isn't Carey's first brush with Ashes drama.

He was the keeper who famously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 series, resulting in 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."