🔗 Share this article My feeling was I got a touch - Alex Carey on review reprieve. Australia gloveman Alex Carey admitted he believed he had edged the ball when he was reprieved on DRS on day one of the third Ashes series Test versus the English. After surviving on 72, Carey crafted a superb 106 to aid the home side post 326-8 at the stumps in the Adelaide Oval. The Incident Australia were 245-6 when Carey attempted a cut to seamer Josh Tongue. England lodged a strong appeal, certain they had detected an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza gave it not out. Following captain Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the technology reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike but this came prior to the ball had made contact with the bat. Gaffaney further stated he was of the opinion there was a gap between bat and ball. Therefore, Carey was allowed to continue. "I felt a little noise as the ball went past," stated Carey. "Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. There was a definite noise." Controversial 'Snicko' Discussion has swirled about 'the Snickometer' throughout the series after a number of inconclusive calls. Bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may take 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 said. "We've had doubts about it throughout. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. It is what it is." Personal Milestone The ton was his maiden in Ashes cricket. It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose dad passed away in recent months. His spouse was emotional in the crowd as the batsman marked the occasion by glancing upward. "Scoring a century at home with family watching was incredible," said Carey. "The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm trying not to tear up. But, no, it was great." Not New to Furore This isn't Carey's first brush with Ashes drama. He was the wicketkeeper who famously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, leading to a heated final day. On his reprieve 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."
Australia gloveman Alex Carey admitted he believed he had edged the ball when he was reprieved on DRS on day one of the third Ashes series Test versus the English. After surviving on 72, Carey crafted a superb 106 to aid the home side post 326-8 at the stumps in the Adelaide Oval. The Incident Australia were 245-6 when Carey attempted a cut to seamer Josh Tongue. England lodged a strong appeal, certain they had detected an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza gave it not out. Following captain Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the technology reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike but this came prior to the ball had made contact with the bat. Gaffaney further stated he was of the opinion there was a gap between bat and ball. Therefore, Carey was allowed to continue. "I felt a little noise as the ball went past," stated Carey. "Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. There was a definite noise." Controversial 'Snicko' Discussion has swirled about 'the Snickometer' throughout the series after a number of inconclusive calls. Bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may take 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 said. "We've had doubts about it throughout. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. It is what it is." Personal Milestone The ton was his maiden in Ashes cricket. It was also an heartfelt moment for Carey, whose dad passed away in recent months. His spouse was emotional in the crowd as the batsman marked the occasion by glancing upward. "Scoring a century at home with family watching was incredible," said Carey. "The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm trying not to tear up. But, no, it was great." Not New to Furore This isn't Carey's first brush with Ashes drama. He was the wicketkeeper who famously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 Ashes series, leading to a heated final day. On his reprieve 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."