I thought I edged it - Alex Carey on review reprieve.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey admitted he felt he had feathered the ball when he was reprieved on DRS on day one of the third Ashes Test against England.

Having been given a life on 72, Carey proceeded to score a fine 106 to help the home side post 326-8 at the stumps in the Adelaide Oval.

What happened?

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

England appealed confidently, thinking they had heard an nick, but umpire Ahsan Raza gave it not out.

After skipper Ben Stokes challenged the decision, the technology reviewed by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike although this registered prior to the ball had passed the bat.

Gaffaney added he believed there was a gap between bat and ball.

As a result, Carey was allowed to continue.

"I felt a little noise as the ball went past," said Carey.

"If I was given out I think I would have reviewed it, probably not confidently. There was a definite noise."

Technology Debate

There has been debate about 'the Snickometer' throughout the series after a several unclear calls.

England's bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may pursue this latest incident further with the match official Jeff Crowe.

"So far we've let it go, but this might push us to take action," 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. It is what it is."

Emotional Century

His hundred was his first in Test cricket against England.

It was also an poignant moment for Carey, whose dad died in recent months. His spouse was emotional in the crowd as the batsman celebrated by looking to the skies.

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

"You can probably understand my glance skyward. I'm trying not to tear up. But, no, it was great."