My feeling was I got a touch - Alex Carey on overturned decision.

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey stated he believed he had edged the ball when he was given not out on DRS during day one of the third Ashes series Test versus England.

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

What happened?

The home side were 245-6 when Carey attempted a cut to the bowling of Josh Tongue.

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

Following skipper Ben Stokes referred the decision, the footage examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike although this registered before the ball had passed the bat.

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

Therefore, Carey was given not out.

"I felt a little noise as the ball went past," commented 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."

Technology Debate

There has been debate about 'the Snickometer' throughout the Ashes contest after a several unclear calls.

Bowling coach David Saker hinted England may escalate this most recent incident further with the match official Jeff Crowe.

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

"We've had doubts about it throughout. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. That's the situation."

Emotional Century

Carey's century was his maiden in Ashes cricket.

It was also an poignant moment for Carey, whose father died in recent months. Carey's wife was in tears in the crowd as the batter celebrated by pointing to the heavens.

"Scoring a century at home with family watching was incredible," 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."

Not New to Furore

Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.

He was the wicketkeeper who notoriously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, which created a febrile final day.

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

"I might have gotten away with one."