Australia gloveman Alex Carey revealed he thought he had nicked the ball when he was reprieved on DRS during day one of the 3rd Ashes series Test versus the English.
After surviving on 72, Carey crafted a fine 106 to help the Australians post 326-8 at the close in Adelaide.
The Key Moment
The home side were 245 for 6 when Carey attempted a cut shot to the bowling of Josh Tongue.
England appealed confidently, thinking they had detected an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza gave it not out.
After captain Ben Stokes referred the decision, the technology examined by TV umpire Chris Gaffaney displayed a significant spike although this came before the ball had reached the bat.
Gaffaney added he was of the opinion there was a clearance between bat and ball.
Therefore, Carey was reprieved.
"There was a sound, I thought I'd nicked it," commented Carey.
"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. There was a definite noise."
Controversial 'Snicko'
Questions have been raised about 'the Snickometer' throughout the series after a number of inconclusive calls.
England's bowling coach David Saker hinted the touring side may take this latest incident to a higher level with the match official Jeff Crowe.
"So far we've let it go, but this might push us to take action," Saker remarked.
"There have been concerns about it for the whole series. It's disappointing that this is a post-play discussion. That's where we are."
A Special Hundred
Carey's century was his maiden in Test cricket against England.
It was also an poignant moment for Carey, whose father died in September. Carey's wife was crying in the crowd as the batsman marked the occasion by looking to the skies.
"To make a hundred here in front of home fans and family was special," said Carey.
"I guess you know as well why I was looking to the heavens. I'm trying not to tear up. It was a fantastic feeling."
Not New to Furore
Carey has been at the centre of Ashes debate before.
He was the wicketkeeper who famously dismissed Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 Ashes series, resulting in a febrile 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."
