🔗 Share this article I believed I nicked it - Alex Carey on review reprieve. Australia gloveman Alex Carey admitted he thought he had edged the ball when he was given not out on review during day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test against the English. After surviving on 72, Carey proceeded to score a fine 106 to aid the Australians post 326-8 at the close in the Adelaide Oval. The Incident The home side were 245 for 6 when Carey went for a cut to the bowling of Josh Tongue. England lodged a strong appeal, believing they had detected an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced. After captain Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the replay examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a spike although this appeared before the ball had reached the bat. Gaffaney added he believed there was a gap between bat and ball. Therefore, Carey was allowed to continue. "I felt a little noise as the ball went past," commented 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' There has been debate about 'the sound wave technology' throughout the series after a number of unclear calls. England's bowling coach David Saker hinted England may pursue this most recent 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. "It's been a worry for us all series long. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. That's where we are." Emotional Century 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 in tears in the crowd as the batsman marked the occasion by pointing to the heavens. "A hundred on home soil with loved ones present is unforgettable," stated Carey. "The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm trying not to tear up. But, no, it was great." Previous Ashes Drama Carey is not new to Ashes controversy. He was the keeper who notoriously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 Ashes series, leading to a intense final day. On his reprieve 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."
Australia gloveman Alex Carey admitted he thought he had edged the ball when he was given not out on review during day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test against the English. After surviving on 72, Carey proceeded to score a fine 106 to aid the Australians post 326-8 at the close in the Adelaide Oval. The Incident The home side were 245 for 6 when Carey went for a cut to the bowling of Josh Tongue. England lodged a strong appeal, believing they had detected an edge, but umpire Ahsan Raza remained unconvinced. After captain Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the replay examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a spike although this appeared before the ball had reached the bat. Gaffaney added he believed there was a gap between bat and ball. Therefore, Carey was allowed to continue. "I felt a little noise as the ball went past," commented 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' There has been debate about 'the sound wave technology' throughout the series after a number of unclear calls. England's bowling coach David Saker hinted England may pursue this most recent 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. "It's been a worry for us all series long. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. That's where we are." Emotional Century 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 in tears in the crowd as the batsman marked the occasion by pointing to the heavens. "A hundred on home soil with loved ones present is unforgettable," stated Carey. "The reason for my look upwards is clear. I'm trying not to tear up. But, no, it was great." Previous Ashes Drama Carey is not new to Ashes controversy. He was the keeper who notoriously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 Ashes series, leading to a intense final day. On his reprieve 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."