Australian gloveman Alex Carey admitted he believed he had edged the ball when he was reprieved on review on day one of the third Ashes Test against England.
After surviving on 72, Carey proceeded to score a fine 106 to help the hosts post 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 seamer Josh Tongue.
England appealed confidently, thinking they had detected an edge, but on-field official Ahsan Raza was unmoved.
After captain Ben Stokes opted to review the decision, the replay examined by third umpire Chris Gaffaney indicated a significant spike although this registered before the ball had passed the bat.
Gaffaney further stated he believed there was a gap between the bat and the ball.
As a result, Carey was reprieved.
"I thought there was a feather or some sort of noise when it passed the bat," said Carey.
"Had I been given out, I likely would have reviewed, but without much conviction. There was a definite noise."
Controversial 'Snicko'
There has been debate about 'the sound wave technology' during the series after a number of inconclusive moments.
Bowling coach David Saker suggested the touring side may take this most recent incident further with match referee Jeff Crowe.
"So far we've let it go, but this might push us to take action," Saker remarked.
"We've had doubts about it throughout. The focus should be on cricket, not technology failures. It is what it is."
Emotional Century
The ton was his first in the Ashes.
It was also an poignant moment for Carey, whose father died in September. Carey's wife was crying in the crowd as the batter marked the occasion by glancing upward.
"A hundred on home soil with loved ones present is unforgettable," said Carey.
"I guess you know as well why I was looking to the heavens. I'm fighting back the tears. But, no, it was great."
History of Controversy
This isn't Carey's first brush with Ashes drama.
He was the keeper who notoriously stumped Jonny Bairstow at Lord's Cricket Ground in the 2023 Ashes series, resulting in a febrile final day.
Speaking about his survival he added: "Snicko obviously didn't line up. That's cricket - you get the rub of the green sometimes."
"Perhaps luck was on my side."
