Ashes 3rd Test: Alex Carey Hits First Ashes Century as Australia Fight Back

In front of his home fans in Adelaide, Alex Carey achieved his first Ashes century and third Test century in this manner.

Presumably in remembrance of his late father Gordon, who passed away in September, he removed his helmet and gazed up at the sky. Both he and his wife Eloise in the stands were crying.

Alex Carey still has a large task ahead of him, so he will need to take a few deep breaths to gather himself.

He has scored runs when his team most needed them, as he has done for the past two years.

After a series of reckless dismissals, his team was behind the eight-ball when this century occurred, rather than Australia controlling the game.

Earlier this year, Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has taken one of the stunning catches of the ICC Champions Trophy this year.

The wicketkeeper, who is playing as a batter in the game against England, flew to his right to complete the stunning catch at mid-on position to dismiss opener Phil Salt.

Salt tried to clear the on side again, and didn’t quite all of it, as Carey moved to his right from mid-on, leaped and grabbed it one-handed high to his right.

The right-hander walked backed after scoring just 10. He hit a boundary and maximum in his six ball innings.