My feeling was I got a touch - Alex Carey on DRS survival.

Australian gloveman Alex Carey stated he felt he had edged the ball when he was overturned on review on day one of the 3rd Ashes Test against the English.

Having been given a life on 72, Carey crafted a superb 106 to help the home side reach 326-8 at the stumps in the Adelaide Oval.

The Key Moment

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

England were convinced they had a wicket, believing they had heard an nick, but umpire Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

Following captain Ben Stokes referred the decision, the replay examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a spike but this registered prior to the ball had passed the bat.

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

Therefore, Carey was reprieved.

"There was a sound, I thought I'd nicked it," stated Carey.

"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. It was a nice sound as it passed the bat."

Controversial 'Snicko'

There has been debate about 'the sound wave technology' throughout the series after a series of dubious incidents.

Bowling coach David Saker suggested England may escalate this most recent 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. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. That's where we are."

Emotional Century

The ton was his first in Test cricket against England.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose dad died in September. Carey's wife was crying in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by glancing upward.

"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. I'm trying not to tear up. It was truly wonderful."

History of Controversy

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

He was the keeper who famously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, resulting in a heated final day.

On his reprieve he added: "The sound wave didn't match up. That's how the game works; fortune plays a part."

"Perhaps luck was on my side."