My feeling was I got a touch - Alex Carey on review reprieve.
Australian gloveman Alex Carey stated he believed he had edged the ball when he was reprieved on review on day one of the third Ashes series Test against the English.
Following his reprieve on 72, Carey proceeded to score a fine 106 to aid the home side post 326-8 at the stumps in Adelaide.
The Key Moment
Australia were 245 for 6 when Carey went for a cut to the bowling of Josh Tongue.
England were convinced they had a wicket, thinking they had detected an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza was unmoved.
Following captain Ben Stokes opted to review the decision, the replay reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike but this came prior to the ball had passed the bat.
Gaffaney also said he believed there was a clearance 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."
Ongoing Scrutiny
Discussion has swirled about 'Snicko'' during the series after a series of unclear incidents.
Bowling coach David Saker indicated the touring side may escalate this most recent incident further 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.
"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. That's where we are."
Emotional Century
The ton was his maiden in Test cricket against England.
It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father died in September. His spouse 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," said Carey.
"I guess you know as well why I was looking to the heavens. I'm trying not to tear up. It was a fantastic feeling."
Not New to Furore
Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.
He was the keeper who notoriously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 series, which created a intense final day.
Regarding the overturned decision he added: "The technology clearly wasn't synchronized. That's how the game works; fortune plays a part."
"Perhaps luck was on my side."
