My feeling was I got a touch - Carey on DRS survival.

Australia gloveman Alex Carey admitted he believed he had edged the ball when he was reprieved on review during day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test against the English.

Having been given a life on 72, Carey proceeded to score a superb 106 to help the hosts finish on 326-8 at the stumps in Adelaide.

What happened?

Australia were 245-6 when Carey looked to play a cut to seamer Josh Tongue.

The England team appealed confidently, certain they had heard an nick, but on-field official Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.

After skipper Ben Stokes referred the decision, the technology examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a significant spike but this registered prior to the ball had passed the bat.

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

As a result, Carey was allowed to continue.

"I felt a little noise as the ball went past," said 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' during the Ashes contest after a series of dubious incidents.

Bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may pursue this most recent incident further with match referee Jeff Crowe.

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

"It's been a worry for us all series long. We shouldn't be talking about this after a day's play, it should just be better than that. It is what it is."

Personal Milestone

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

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose dad passed away in recent months. His spouse was crying 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. It's hard not to get emotional. It was truly wonderful."

Not New to Furore

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

He was the wicketkeeper who notoriously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 series, which created a heated 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."

"I might have gotten away with one."