On Wednesday, December 17, at the Adelaide Oval, Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey scored an incredible century in front of his home fans during the third Test of the Ashes 2025–26. The family was at the ground to watch the particular knock, and the left-handed batsman dedicated his hundred to them.
Carey added that his father had been instrumental in influencing his cricket career, saying that the century was a source of pride for his whole family as well as a personal achievement. On Day 1, Australia reached 326/8 at stumps thanks to his calm knock.
“I will not go into too much detail, but it was a special moment for myself and the family too, I think,” Carey told FOX Cricket. “I have a lot to cry over, but no, it was great and you know to have mother, brother, Eloise (Carey’s wife), sister, the kids, it was a great moment and as you mentioned, my dad, played the biggest role probably in my cricket, coached me all the way through.”
When Australia needed it most, Carey grabbed an incredible career lifeline and produced one of his best Ashes performances. The 34-year-old walked in under tremendous strain and turned the tide decisively back in Australia’s favour with a counterattacking century that kept the opening day evenly balanced.
Carey’s outstanding innings, which included eight fours and a six, came to an end when he was eventually removed for 106 after edging the ball.
But before the third Test match against England, Australia suffered a significant blow when star batsman Steve Smith was ruled out with vertigo. Usman Khawaja was picked to replace Smith, who had been battling illness prior to the Adelaide Oval match. Smith was removed on the morning of the match.
Making the most of his opportunity, Khawaja scored 82 runs with 10 boundaries off 126 deliveries. Jofra Archer was the most impressive bowler for England, taking 3/29 in 16 overs while dismissing Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, and Jake Weatherald.
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