I believed I nicked it - Alex Carey on DRS survival.
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he felt he had nicked the ball when he was overturned on review on day one of the third Ashes series Test versus the English.
Having been given a life on 72, Carey crafted a excellent 106 to help the Australians reach 326-8 at the close in the Adelaide Oval.
The Incident
The home side were 245-6 when Carey looked to play a cut shot to the bowling of Josh Tongue.
The England team lodged a strong appeal, believing they had heard an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.
After captain Ben Stokes opted to review the decision, the replay reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a significant spike however this appeared prior to the ball had passed the bat.
Gaffaney further stated he was of the opinion there was a space between the bat and the ball.
Therefore, Carey was reprieved.
"I thought there was a feather or some sort of noise when it passed the bat," said Carey.
"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. There was a definite noise."
Technology Debate
Questions have been raised about 'the sound wave technology' during the series after a series of inconclusive calls.
England's bowling coach David Saker suggested 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 remarked.
"We've had doubts about it throughout. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. It is what it is."
A Special Hundred
His hundred was his maiden in the Ashes.
It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose dad died in September. Carey's wife was in tears in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by looking to the skies.
"A hundred on home soil with loved ones present is unforgettable," said Carey.
"You can probably understand my glance skyward. I'm trying not to tear up. It was a fantastic feeling."
History of Controversy
Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.
He was the wicketkeeper who famously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 Ashes series, resulting in a heated final day.
On his reprieve he continued: "Snicko obviously didn't line up. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."
"I might have gotten away with one."