I thought I edged it - Alex Carey on DRS survival.

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

Having been given a life on 72, Carey went on to make a fine 106 to guide the home side post 326-8 at the close in the Adelaide Oval.

The Key Moment

Australia were 245 for 6 when Carey went for a cut shot to seamer Josh Tongue.

England lodged a strong appeal, certain they had detected an nick, but on-field official Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

Following captain Ben Stokes challenged the on-field call, the replay examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a spike although this appeared prior to the ball had reached the bat.

Gaffaney also said he was of the opinion there was a clearance between bat and ball.

As a result, Carey was given not out.

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

"If I was given out I think I would have reviewed it, probably not confidently. It made a convincing sound near the bat."

Controversial 'Snicko'

Questions have been raised about 'the Snickometer' during the series after a series of inconclusive calls.

Bowling coach David Saker indicated England may pursue this latest 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.

"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. That's the situation."

A Special Hundred

Carey's century was his first in the Ashes.

It was also an emotional 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," stated Carey.

"The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm fighting back the tears. It was a fantastic feeling."

Previous Ashes Drama

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 series, which created a intense final day.

Regarding the overturned decision he added: "Snicko obviously didn't line up. It is just the way cricket goes - sometimes you have a bit of luck."

"Maybe it went my way."