Alex Carey

Born: August 27, 1991

Height: 5' 11.5" (182cm)

Hometown: Loxton, South Australia, Australia
Nationality: Australia Australian

Role: Wicket-keeper-batter

Batting Style: Left-handed
Alex Carey profile pic 2023
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Career History
InternationalNational SideAustralia (2018-)
Test DebutDec 8, 2021 vs. England
ODI DebutJan 19, 2018 vs. England
Sports Mole has 36 articles about Alex Carey. Articles 1 to 36:
England captain Ben Stokes during second Ashes Test on December 5, 2025.
Second Ashes Test: Australia take charge at The Gabba despite Will Jacks wonder-catch to dismiss Steve Smith
Australia move into a dominant position at stump of the second Test match against England at The Gabba.
11:36
 Ben Stokes acknowledges crowd after taking five wickets in first Ashes Test against Australia on November 21, 2025.
First Ashes Test: Ben Stokes steals Mitchell Starc thunder as England edge Australia on crazy opening day in Perth
Ben Stokes records a famous five-wicket haul on the opening day of the first Test in Perth as England edge Australia on one of the most incredible days in Ashes history.
Nov 21, 10:13
 England batter Joe Root on November 11, 2025
The Ashes 2025-26: Australia and England combined XI - Joe Root, Steve Smith, captain and wicket-keeper decisions made
Ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes series, Sports Mole picks a combined England and Australia XI, including key decisions over Joe Root, Steve Smith and the wicket-keeper battle between Alex Carey and Jamie Smith.
Nov 20, 00:17
 The Denver Nuggets celebrate winning the NBA title on June 12, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 50-41
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 50 to 41.
Dec 31, 07:25
 Saracens' Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as they win the Premiership on May 27, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 70-61
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
Dec 31, 07:15
 Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes celebrate a wicket during fifth Ashes Test on July 31, 2023.
Stuart Broad seals fairytale ending as England level Ashes series
Retiring pace bowler Stuart Broad takes the final wicket as England beat Australia by 49 runs in the fifth Test, levelling the Ashes series in the process.
Jul 31, 17:27
 England batsman Zak Crawley after making 189 against Australia in fourth Ashes Test on July 20, 2023.
Preview:The Ashes: England vs. Australia Fifth Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 25, 20:08
 England bowler Stuart Broad celebrates taking his 600th Test wicket on July 19, 2023.
Stuart Broad takes 600th Test wicket, Australia hold firm on day one of fourth Test
Stuart Broad takes his 600th Test wicket on day one of the fourth Test at Old Trafford with Australia reaching stumps on 299-8.
Jul 19, 17:50
 England's Harry Brook celebrates half-century in third Ashes Test on July 9, 2023.
Preview:The Ashes: England vs. Australia Fourth Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 17, 19:32
 England looking frustrated after day three of the second Ashes Test on June 30, 2023.
Preview:The Ashes: England vs. Australia Third Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 4, 18:10
 Australia's Pat Cummins shakes hands with Alex Carey after winning the test on July 2, 2023
England fall short of record run chase despite Ben Stokes heroics
Australia win the second Ashes Test by 43 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the series as England fall short in their record run chase despite another Ben Stokes masterclass.
Jul 2, 15:11
 England's Ben Duckett after innings versus Australia on June 29, 2023.
Ben Duckett stars as England battle back in second Ashes Test
Ben Duckett hits a quick-fire 98 as England reach stumps on day two of the second Ashes Test against Australia on 278-4, trailing by 138 runs.
Jun 29, 17:50
 Australia's Steven Smith celebrating a half-century against England on June 28, 2023.
Australia dominate day one of second Ashes Test
Australia end the first day of the second Ashes Test on 339-5 on a day when Jonny Bairstow carried a 'Just Stop Oil' protester off the Lord's pitch.
Jun 28, 17:58
 Australia's Pat Cummins as England's Joe Root rues a missed chance in first Test on June 20, 2023.
Preview:The Ashes: England vs. Australia Second Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's, with England looking to respond to their defeat in the thrilling opening Test at Edgbaston.
Jun 26, 21:27
 Australia's Pat Cummins as England's Joe Root rues a missed chance in first Test on June 20, 2023.
Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon steer Australia to epic win in first Test
Australia win the first Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston by two wickets courtesy of a classic unbeaten 55-run eighth wicket stand from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.
Jun 20, 18:21
 Australia's David Warner celebrates his half century on August 22, 2019
Australia name squad for Ashes series with England
Australia select a 17-player squad for their Ashes series with England, which will be preceded by the World Test Championship final.
Apr 19, 10:43
 Joe Root pictured on November 25, 2019
ECB to investigate drinking session at hotel after police called
The ECB says that it will investigate the circumstances behind the police being called to end a drinking session between England and Australia players.
Jan 18, 10:09
 Usman Khawaja playing for Australia in 2019.
England face battle to save fourth Ashes Test after second Usman Khawaja ton
A second century from Australia's Usman Khawaja leaves England needing to bat out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test to salvage a draw.
Jan 8, 10:02
 Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
England on brink of losing second Ashes Test to Australia
England are on the brink of losing the second Ashes Test match to Australia after being reduced to 82-4 in their second innings at the close of play on day four.
Dec 19, 11:38
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England struggle again as Australia seize control of second Ashes Test
England end day two of the second Ashes Test match with Australia trailing by 456 having been reduced to 17-2 during the evening session.
Dec 17, 10:56
 Pat Cummins celebrates taking an England wicket on August 23, 2019
Australia cruise to first Ashes Test win over England on day four
An England batting collapse on day four allows Australia to cruise to a nine-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Dec 11, 09:44
 Alex Carey playing for Australia.
Alex Carey to replace Tim Paine as Australia wicket-keeper for Ashes
Australia confirm that Alex Carey has been selected as Tim Paine's replacement for the opening two Ashes Tests against England.
Dec 2, 13:45
 Tim Paine during an Australia press conference on September 11, 2019
Australia wicket-keeper Tim Paine to miss Ashes after taking break from cricket
Australia wicket-keeper Tim Paine decides to take an indefinite break from cricket, ruling himself out of the upcoming Ashes series with England.
Nov 25, 23:56
 England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan: 'We must learn from ODI series defeat'
Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell steered the tourists to a thrilling three-wicket victory at Old Trafford with just two balls remaining.
Sep 16, 21:58
 England's Jonny Bairstow in action against Australia on September 16, 2020
Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey post centuries as Australia beat England in ODI series
Defeat ended England's proud five-year undefeated streak in home ODIs.
Sep 16, 20:39
 Australia celebrate beating England in the first ODI on September 11, 2020
Australia beat England in ODI opener despite Sam Billings ton
Tourists win by 19 runs at Old Trafford.
Sep 11, 21:13
 England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Jos Buttler stars as England claim T20 series victory over Australia
Jos Buttler displayed the full repertoire of his batting as he scored a ninth international half-century in the sprint format.
Sep 6, 17:35
 England's Chris Jordan celebrates against Australia on September 6, 2020
England bowlers restrict Australia to 157 at Ageas Bowl
Australia were reduced to 89 for five before they recovered to set England 158 for victory.
Sep 6, 16:10
 Australia's Marnus Labuschagne pictured in March 2020
Marnus Labuschagne eager to play in every format for Australia
The all-rounder has enjoyed a remarkable 12 months since he was required in the 2019 Ashes.
Sep 1, 22:06
 Australia's Marnus Labuschagne pictured in March 2020
Marnus Labuschagne stakes claim for Australia T20 place with stunning century
Alex Carey hit his highest ever score in the shorter format to help the Finch XI win both games.
Sep 1, 21:01
 Australia's David Warner celebrates his half century on August 22, 2019
New faces and old hands - Australia gear up for England return
Australia are set to play England in three ODIs and the same amount of T20s.
Aug 14, 12:01
 Justin Langer pictured on August 14, 2019
Australia to begin England tour from end of August
The Australians will leave from Perth in late August for a series of T20 and 50-over games.
Aug 14, 07:50
 Marnus Labuschagne leaves the field on September 15, 2019
Marnus Labuschagne heads new names on Australia's contracted players list
Australia is preparing to host a Test series with India as well as the T20 World Cup.
Apr 30, 07:47
 Australia's Steve Smith after teammate Pat Cummins is caught out on July 11, 2019
Australia recover to set England 224 target in World Cup semi-final
Defending champions reduced to 14 for three after deciding to bat at Edgbaston.
Jul 11, 14:22
 Bangladesh batsman Shakib Al Hasan celebrates a century against West Indies at the Cricket World Cup on June 17, 2019
Alex Carey wary of Shakib Al Hasan threat for Bangladesh
The all-rounder has starred for the Tigers.
Jun 19, 12:47
 England's Jonny Bairstow in action in the fifth ODI against Australia on June 24, 2018
Jos Buttler secures series whitewash for England against Australia
England beat Australia at Old Trafford to seal a 5-0 series whitewash, with Jos Buttler hitting his sixth one-day international century.
Jun 24, 17:34
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