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

Australia gloveman Alex Carey revealed he believed he had feathered the ball when he was overturned on review during day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test versus the English.

After surviving on 72, Carey proceeded to score a excellent 106 to help the home side finish on 326-8 at the close in the Adelaide Oval.

The Incident

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

England lodged a strong appeal, certain they had detected an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

Following skipper Ben Stokes opted to review the on-field call, the replay examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a spike but this appeared before the ball had passed the bat.

Gaffaney added he believed there was a clearance between bat and ball.

As a result, Carey was allowed to continue.

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

"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. There was a definite noise."

Technology Debate

Discussion has swirled about 'the Snickometer' during the series after a number of inconclusive calls.

England's bowling coach David Saker indicated the touring side may escalate 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 remarked.

"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

Carey's century was his first in the Ashes.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose father died in September. Carey's wife was crying in the crowd as the batter marked the occasion by looking to the skies.

"To make a hundred here in front of home fans and family was special," said Carey.

"I guess you know as well why I was looking to the heavens. It's hard not to get emotional. It was a fantastic feeling."

Previous Ashes Drama

Carey is not new to Ashes controversy.

He was the wicketkeeper who famously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, resulting in a heated 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."