I believed I nicked it - Carey on DRS survival.

Australia gloveman Alex Carey admitted he thought he had nicked the ball when he was given not out on review on day one of the third Ashes series Test against the English.

After surviving on 72, Carey went on to make a excellent 106 to guide the hosts post 326-8 at the close in Adelaide.

What happened?

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

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

After captain Ben Stokes referred the on-field call, the footage examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney showed a significant spike however this registered before the ball had passed the bat.

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

Therefore, Carey was reprieved.

"There was a sound, I thought I'd nicked it," stated Carey.

"Being given out would have prompted a review, though not a confident one. There was a definite noise."

Controversial 'Snicko'

Discussion has swirled about 'Snicko'' during the series after a series of dubious incidents.

England's bowling coach David Saker indicated the touring side may pursue this most recent incident to a higher level with the match official Jeff Crowe.

"I don't think we've done anything about it so far but after today, maybe that might go a bit further," Saker remarked.

"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 dad died in September. Carey's wife was emotional 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," said Carey.

"The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm fighting back the tears. It was a fantastic feeling."

Previous Ashes Drama

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

He was the keeper who famously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's in the 2023 series, leading to a heated final day.

Speaking about his survival he continued: "The sound wave didn't match up. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."

"Maybe it went my way."