I believed I nicked it - Alex Carey on review reprieve.

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey revealed he believed he had edged the ball when he was given not out on review on day one of the third Ashes series Test against England.

Following his reprieve on 72, Carey crafted a excellent 106 to guide the home side finish on 326-8 at the stumps in Adelaide.

The Key Moment

Australia were 245-6 when Carey went for a cut to the bowling of Josh Tongue.

England lodged a strong appeal, believing they had heard an nick, but on-field official Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

Following captain Ben Stokes challenged the on-field call, the replay reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike but this registered prior to the ball had made contact with the bat.

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

As a result, Carey was allowed to continue.

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

"Being given out would have prompted a review, though not a confident one. It was a nice sound as it passed the bat."

Controversial 'Snicko'

Discussion has swirled about 'the Snickometer' throughout the Ashes contest after a number of inconclusive moments.

Bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may escalate this latest incident to a higher level with the match official Jeff Crowe.

"We haven't acted yet, but following today's events, that could change," Saker remarked.

"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. It is what it is."

Personal Milestone

Carey's century was his first in Test cricket against England.

It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose father died in recent months. Carey's wife was emotional in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by looking to the skies.

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

"You can probably understand my glance skyward. I'm fighting back the tears. It was truly wonderful."

Not New to Furore

This isn't Carey's first brush with Ashes drama.

He was the wicketkeeper who famously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 series, resulting in a intense final day.

Regarding the overturned decision he continued: "The sound wave didn't match up. That's how the game works; fortune plays a part."

"Perhaps luck was on my side."