Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey broke his silence on December 17, 2025, addressing a controversial Snickometer (RT-S) spike during his match-saving century on the opening day of the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval. Carey, who scored 106 off 143 balls to lift Australia from 94/4 to a strong position, was adjudged caught behind off Josh Tongue for 38, but the decision was overturned on review due to no visible edge on replays despite a clear spike on Snicko.

The incident sparked accusations of cheating on social media, with some English fans and commentators questioning the lack of deviation or Hot Spot mark. Carey, speaking after stumps, firmly denied any wrongdoing, stating, "I knew I didn't hit it. There was no contact with the bat. Sometimes Snicko picks up other noises—maybe the pad or something else. I'm just glad the review cleared it."

Carey's resilient knock—his third Test hundred and first on home soil—came in an emotional context, months after the passing of his father, Gordon, in September following a battle with cancer. He looked skyward upon reaching the milestone, later dedicating it to his family, as Australia closed the rain-affected day at 268/6 with Carey and Mitchell Starc at the crease.

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The Snicko controversy overshadowed parts of the day-night Test, where England bowlers initially dominated before Carey's 91-run stand with late replacement Usman Khawaja (replacing ill Steve Smith) and further partnerships stabilised the innings. The third umpire's decision to overturn stood despite the audio evidence, aligning with protocols prioritising visual confirmation over Snicko alone.

Former players weighed in, with some defending Carey, citing occasional Snicko anomalies from external sounds, while others called for technology clarification. Carey dismissed the "cheater" labels as unfair, focusing on his contribution amid Australia's push for a series-clinching win. As the pink-ball Test resumes under lights, Carey's century has positioned Australia favourably in a crucial Adelaide encounter, with the series level at 1-1 heading into Day 2.

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