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

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he believed he had nicked the ball when he was overturned on review on day one of the third Ashes Test against England.

After surviving on 72, Carey crafted a superb 106 to help the hosts reach 326-8 at the end of play in the Adelaide Oval.

The Incident

The home side were 245-6 when Carey went for a cut shot to the bowling of Josh Tongue.

England appealed confidently, thinking they had detected an nick, but on-field official Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

After captain Ben Stokes referred the decision, the footage examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a spike although this registered prior to the ball had made contact with the bat.

Gaffaney also said he believed there was a space between the bat and the ball.

Consequently, Carey was allowed to continue.

"I thought there was a feather or some sort of noise when it passed the bat," commented Carey.

"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. It made a convincing sound near the bat."

Controversial 'Snicko'

There has been debate about 'Snicko'' throughout the series after a number of inconclusive moments.

Bowling coach David Saker suggested the touring side may pursue this latest incident further with match referee Jeff Crowe.

"We haven't acted yet, but following today's events, that could change," 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. That's the situation."

A Special Hundred

Carey's century was his maiden in Ashes cricket.

It was also an emotional moment for Carey, whose father died in recent months. His spouse was in tears in the crowd as the batsman marked the occasion by glancing upward.

"To make a hundred here in front of home fans and family was special," said Carey.

"You can probably understand my glance skyward. I'm trying not to tear up. It was a fantastic feeling."

Not New to Furore

Carey is not new to Ashes controversy.

He was the wicketkeeper who notoriously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 series, resulting in a heated final day.

Speaking about his survival he continued: "Snicko obviously didn't line up. That's how the game works; fortune plays a part."

"I might have gotten away with one."