I believed I nicked it - Alex Carey on review reprieve.
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey stated he believed he had feathered the ball when he was reprieved on review on day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test against the English.
Having been given a life on 72, Carey went on to make a superb 106 to help the Australians finish on 326-8 at the stumps in the Adelaide Oval.
The Key Moment
The home side were 245 for 6 when Carey looked to play a cut shot to the bowling of Josh Tongue.
England lodged a strong appeal, thinking they had heard an nick, but umpire Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced.
After skipper Ben Stokes challenged the on-field call, the replay reviewed by third umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a spike however this registered prior to the ball had made contact with the bat.
Gaffaney added he was of the opinion there was a gap between bat and ball.
As a result, Carey was given not out.
"I felt a little noise as the ball went past," commented Carey.
"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. It made a convincing sound near the bat."
Ongoing Scrutiny
There has been debate about 'the Snickometer' throughout the series after a series of dubious calls.
Bowling coach David Saker suggested England may escalate this most recent incident to a higher level with match referee 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. That's where we are."
Emotional Century
Carey's century was his first in Ashes cricket.
It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose dad died in September. Carey's wife was crying in the crowd as the batter celebrated by glancing upward.
"A hundred on home soil with loved ones present is unforgettable," said Carey.
"The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm fighting back the tears. But, no, it was great."
History of Controversy
This isn't Carey's first brush with Ashes drama.
He was the keeper who notoriously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 Ashes series, which created a heated final day.
Regarding the overturned decision he added: "The technology clearly wasn't synchronized. That's how the game works; fortune plays a part."
"Perhaps luck was on my side."
