MCG Curator 'Shocked' by Rapid Two-Day Ashes Test Finish

Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page expressed "state of shock" after the recent Boxing Day Ashes Test concluded in just two days, prompting widespread criticism of the bowler-friendly pitch. This marks the second two-day Test of the ongoing Ashes series, raising concerns about pitch quality and its impact on Test cricket.

• MCG curator Matt Page admitted being in a 'state of shock' over the pitch conditions.
• The Boxing Day Ashes Test at MCG concluded rapidly in just two days.
• This was the second Ashes Test of the series to finish inside two days.
• The pitch was heavily criticized for being excessively bowler-friendly.
• Cricket Australia faces significant revenue loss due to the early finish.
• England secured a four-wicket victory in the controversial short Test.

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