Alex Tyson Carey was born on 27 August 1991 in the rural town of Loxton, South Australia. Raised in a sports-loving family, Carey was naturally drawn to athletics from a young age. He developed a strong passion for both Australian Rules football and cricket, excelling in both fields during his school years. By the age of 15, he was already playing in the SANFL reserves, showcasing his talent and versatility. His leadership qualities shone early as he captained Greater Western Sydney in the TAC Cup in 2010.
However, after being overlooked for the 2012 AFL squad, he reassessed his goals. This moment proved to be a turning point, prompting Carey to shift his focus entirely to cricket. He returned to South Australia, determined to make a mark with the bat and gloves. Embracing the discipline of professional cricket, Carey began climbing the ranks in domestic circuits, laying the groundwork for what would become a remarkable international career.
Carey stands 182 cm tall, bats left-handed, and keeps wicket. Nicknamed Kez, he’s known for his calm temperament, adaptability—evident in his mid-career shift from top-order batter to wicketkeeper—and leadership qualities that have followed him since his early sporting days. He’s down-to-earth and maintains his fitness through active regimes and tailored training programs designed to support the demands of wicketkeeping and batting. Outside cricket, Carey enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and fishing. He’s also a fan of Australian Rules football and often follows his favorite AFL teams during the off-season. His balanced lifestyle and grounded personality have earned him respect both on and off the field.
He comes from a supportive family—father Gordon, mother Andrea, and sister Ashleigh. Married with two children, Carey maintains a private personal life. His hobbies include playing and coaching junior cricket locally.
After returning to South Australia, Carey played for Glenelg Cricket Club from 2012–13. Initially a specialist top-order batsman, he struggled in Sheffield Shield, averaging just 10.1 in his first stint and was dropped. Reinventing himself as a wicketkeeper helped him find form. In 2015–16, he scored 822 Shield runs at 90.22 average and set a record of 59 dismissals. The next season he secured his role as the state keeper.
He also featured for Sussex in 2019 and earned a contract with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020 (₹2.4 crore), though he played only 3 matches scoring 32 runs.
Carey debuted in ODIs on 19 Jan 2018 vs England, replacing Tim Paine, and in T20Is on 3 Feb 2018 vs New Zealand. In April 2019, he was named vice-captain for T20Is.
In the 2019 World Cup, he scored 375 runs, registered 18 catches, and two stumpings—a World Cup record for dismissals. He earned “rising star” and Team of the Tournament honors .
On 16 Sep 2020, he recorded his maiden ODI hundred (106 off 114 balls) against England, sharing a 212-run stand with Glenn Maxwell. In July 2021, he captained Australia to a 133-run win over West Indies, marking his ODI captaincy debut.
He earned his Test cap (#461) on 8 Dec 2021 against England. On debut, he equalled record with 8 catches. In Dec 2022, he scored his maiden Test century—111 at MCG, becoming the first Aussie keeper since Brad Haddin and only second after Rod Marsh to do so.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | Catches/Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 42 | 1,989 | 35.51 | 2/11 | 158/18 |
| ODI | 80 | 2,149 | 35.38 | 1/12 | 91/8 |
| FC | 98 | 5,621 | 38.23 | 11/30 | 371/24 |
| LA | 131 | 3,903 | 36.13 | 3/25 | 151/11 |
He joined Delhi Capitals in 2020. In 3 matches, he made 32 runs at an average of 16, top score 14*, with 2 catches. Despite limited IPL exposure, his impressive BBL form keeps future opportunities open.
2019 World Cup: Team of Tournament; most dismissals
ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2023
Multiple Sheffield Shield dismissals records
