I thought I edged it - Alex Carey on DRS survival.
Australian gloveman Alex Carey stated he thought he had feathered the ball when he was overturned on review during day one of the third Ashes series Test versus England.
After surviving on 72, Carey proceeded to score a superb 106 to guide the home side post 326-8 at the end of play in the Adelaide Oval.
The Key Moment
Australia were 245-6 when Carey attempted a cut to seamer Josh Tongue.
The England team were convinced they had a wicket, believing they had detected an nick, but umpire Ahsan Raza was unmoved.
Following skipper Ben Stokes challenged the on-field call, the replay examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a spike although this came prior to the ball had passed the bat.
Gaffaney further stated he was of the opinion there was a gap between the bat and the ball.
As a result, Carey was reprieved.
"I felt a little noise as the ball went past," commented Carey.
"If I was given out I think I would have reviewed it, probably not confidently. There was a definite noise."
Controversial 'Snicko'
Discussion has swirled about 'the Snickometer' throughout the series after a series of inconclusive moments.
Bowling coach David Saker hinted England may pursue this most recent incident to a higher level with match referee 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. We shouldn't be talking about this after a day's play, it should just be better than that. It is what it is."
Emotional Century
His hundred was his first in the Ashes.
It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose dad passed away in September. Carey's wife was in tears in the crowd as the batter celebrated by looking to the skies.
"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. But, no, it was great."
Not New to Furore
Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.
He was the keeper who famously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 Ashes 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."
