December 29, 2025 4:40 PM
MCG pitch rated ‘unsatisfactory’ after chaotic Ashes test
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch for the Boxing Day test between Australia and England has been given an "unsatisfactory" rating after 20 wickets fell in the first three sessions and the match was wrapped up inside two days. England won the low-scoring fourth Ashes test by four wickets on a minefield of a pitch, with the premature finish leaving Cricket Australia (CA) millions of dollars out of pocket. "The MCG pitch was too much in favour of the bowlers," match referee Jeff Crowe said...