Alex Carey
WK-Batsman
- Age
- 35 Y
- Matches
- 191
- Batting Style
- Left Handed Bat
- Bowling Style
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As a teenager, Alex Carey was spoilt for choices when deciding what to play. Being good at both Australian football and cricket will do that to a person. In 2010, he turned down a contract from South Australia Cricket Association and joined Greater Western Sydney Giants, an Australian Football League team. After being left out of the team in 2012, Carey joined Glenelg Cricket Club in grade cricket. In 2013, he made his first-class debut against New South Wales. Carey's breakout season in grade cricket came in 2015-16. This led to him replacing Tim Ludeman in the South Australian team for the last few matches of the 2015-16 Sheffield Shield season. In the 2016-17 Sheffield Shield, Carey became only the fourth player to score 500 runs and have 50 dismissals as a wicketkeeper in a single season. Carey's domestic form did not go unnoticed as he was finally handed an opportunity to play for the Australian senior side in 2018 when he played against England in an ODI. Soon after that, he made his T20I debut the same year as well. In 2019, after Australian cricket's cultural review, he was made the vice-captain of the limited-overs sides.
South Africa down Australia in 3rd Test, win series 2-1
Australia's batting line-up crumbled under pressure on the fifth and final day of their Test series against South Africa.
3rd Test, Day 3: Australia inch ahead; South Africa fight
The third day of the ongoing Test match between South Africa and Australia witnessed some thrilling action.
Cape Town Test, Simon Harmer bags four-fer versus Australia: Stats
Australia claimed a commanding 100-run lead over South Africa in the series-deciding Test match.
3rd Test, Alex Carey slams 80 versus South Africa: Stats
Alex Carey powered Australia in the 3rd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.
3rd Test: Australia dominate show on Day 2 against SA
Australia's batting unit, except for Marnus Labuschagne, put up a strong performance in the final Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.
Alex Carey goes past 2,500 runs in Test cricket: Stats
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has crossed the 2,500-run mark in Test cricket.
3rd Test Preview: Confident South Africa challenge Australia in decider
The third and final Test match of the series between South Africa and Australia will be played at Newlands, Cape Town, from October 27.
Steve Smith undergoes fitness test ahead of final SA Test
Australia's cricket team is facing a fitness crisis ahead of the decisive Test match against South Africa in Cape Town.
South Africa earn innings win over Australia in 2nd Test
Australia's hopes of securing a draw in the second Test against South Africa were dashed in the 3rd session on Day 5.
Australia beat South Africa in rain-affected 3rd ODI: Key stats
Australia registered a consolation victory against South Africa in the third and final ODI of the series.
3rd ODI, SA's Corbin Bosch claims four-fer versus Australia: Stats
South African pacer Corbin Bosch picked up four wickets versus Australia in the 3rd ODI of the three-match series at Potchefstroom.
Alex Carey shines versus South Africa, surpasses 2,500 ODI runs
Australia's Alex Carey scored a solid 74-run knock versus South Africa in the 3rd ODI at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.
3rd ODI: Can Australia avoid whitewash against high-flying South Africa?
Australia will be looking to avoid a clean sweep against South Africa in the third and final ODI of the series.
Pink Day ODI: Can Australia settle scores versus South Africa?
South Africa and Australia will face off in the second ODI of their three-match series at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, 27 September.
3rd ODI, Zimbabwe's Brad Evans claims four-fer versus Australia: Stats
Zimbabwe put up a strong batting performance against Australia in the third ODI of the series.
Australia seal thrilling one-wicket win against Zimbabwe in 3rd ODI
In the third and final ODI match of the three-match series, Zimbabwe posted a formidable total of 271/8 against Australia.
Australia's Josh Inglis records his 2nd hundred in ODIs: Stats
Australia's Josh Inglis slammed a solid hundred against Zimbabwe in the 3rd ODI at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
1st ODI: Can Zimbabwe challenge mighty Australia at home?
Australia will face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series, starting on September 15.
1st Test: Bangladesh further tighten grip over Australia
Team Bangladesh has tightened its grip over the ongoing opening Test match against Australia, reducing the visitors to 161/4 at stumps on Day 3.
Travis Head wins Allan Border Medal for second consecutive year
Travis Head has won the prestigious Allan Border Medal for the second consecutive year.
Bangladesh eye maiden series win over Australia: 2nd ODI preview
Bangladesh are on the verge of a maiden ODI series win against Australia, having taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
1st ODI: Cameron Green's 52* against Bangladesh goes in vain
Bangladesh stunned Australia with an 86-run win via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in their first One Day International (ODI) match in Dhaka on Tuesday.
2nd ODI: Pakistan, Australia meet in Lahore with different agendas
The second ODI of the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday.
Pakistan host second-string Australia in 1st ODI: Preview and stats
Pakistan and Australia are set to clash in the first ODI of their three-match series on Saturday.
Alex Carey emulates Adam Gilchrist's feat in Ashes 2025-26: Details
Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has emulated legendary Adam Gilchrist by scoring over 300 runs and making more than 25 dismissals in a single Test series.
Australia beat England in Sydney, win 2025/26 Ashes 4-1: Stats
Australia claimed a five-wicket win over England at Sydney Cricket Ground to seal the 2025/26 Ashes 4-1.
Ashes: Has Alex Carey struggled at SCG in Tests?
Australia and England are gearing up for the fifth and final Test of their 2025-26 Ashes series.
Ashes 2025-26: Australia's Alex Carey sets these unique records
Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey starred in Australia's 82-run win over England in the 3rd Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Alex Carey completes 6,000 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey played not one but two fine knocks in the ongoing third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval.
Alex Carey becomes 4th keeper-batter with this Ashes feat: Details
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has entered an elite list by recording 50-plus scores in both innings of an Ashes Test.
3rd Ashes Test: Head's century puts Australia in commanding position
Travis Head's brilliant century at the Adelaide Oval has put England on the verge of another Ashes defeat in Australia.
Ashes: Alex Carey admits hearing noise after DRS reprieve
Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey scored a memorable hundred on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval.
Ashes, Adelaide Test: Australia compile 326/8 on Day 1
Australia saw plenty of positives on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval.
Alex Carey slams his maiden century in Ashes: Key stats
Alex Carey rescued Australia with his incredible century against England in the 3rd Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Can England bounce back in 3rd Ashes Test? Carey opines
Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has said that England's players could benefit from their mid-Ashes trip to Noosa.
Ashes: Australia thrash England to extend dominance in Day-Night Tests
Australia have gone 2-0 up in the ongoing The Ashes series by beating England by eight wickets in the second Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Day-Night Ashes Test: Australia heading toward another triumph over England
Australia have taken a commanding position in the ongoing Day-Night second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Alex Carey slams his third Ashes fifty: Key stats
Australia continued their dominance in the second Ashes Test against England, which is a Day-Night affair, at the Gabba on Saturday.
'All about heroes and villains': Alex Carey on Ashes rivalry
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey, who faced backlash for stumping Jonny Bairstow in the 2023 Ashes, has now downplayed the incident.
Weatherald, Webster fail to impress ahead of Ashes: Details
Ahead of the highly-anticipated Ashes series, Tasmania teammates Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster failed to impress in their last Sheffield Shield match.
Ashes: Carey dismisses Broad's claim of Australia's weakest Test team
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has dismissed England's Stuart Broad's assertion that the upcoming Ashes series will see Team Australia field its weakest Test team in 15 years.
Sydney ODI: What is impact of Shreyas Iyer's rib injury?
India's ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of action for a minimum of three weeks due to a rib cage injury.