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

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he believed he had feathered the ball when he was overturned on review during day one of the third Ashes Test versus the English.

Having been given a life on 72, Carey went on to make a excellent 106 to guide the home side finish on 326-8 at the stumps in the Adelaide Oval.

The Key Moment

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

The England team lodged a strong appeal, believing they had detected an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

Following skipper Ben Stokes referred the on-field call, the technology reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a spike however this registered before the ball had passed the bat.

Gaffaney further stated he believed there was a clearance between the bat and the ball.

As a result, Carey was given not out.

"I thought there was a feather or some sort of noise when it passed the bat," stated 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'

Discussion has swirled about 'the Snickometer' during the Ashes contest after a several dubious incidents.

England's bowling coach David Saker hinted England may escalate this latest incident to a higher level with the match official Jeff Crowe.

"So far we've let it go, but this might push us to take action," Saker remarked.

"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. It is what it is."

A Special Hundred

Carey's century was his first in Ashes cricket.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose dad passed away in September. His spouse was crying in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by pointing to the heavens.

"A hundred on home soil with loved ones present is unforgettable," stated Carey.

"I guess you know as well why I was looking to the heavens. I'm fighting back the tears. But, no, it was great."

History of Controversy

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

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

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

"Perhaps luck was on my side."