MCG Curator Left Reeling After Two-Day Ashes Test

Matthew Page, the curator of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, expressed his disappointment and shock at the recent Ashes Test between England and Australia, which lasted only two days. The match saw 36 wickets fall across 142 overs, with neither team able to surpass 200 runs. Page acknowledged that the pitch, which had 10mm of grass, was not ideal and vowed to improve for next year's match. The early finish is expected to result in a significant financial loss for Cricket Australia, with CEO Todd Greenberg stating that short Tests are 'bad for business.' England won the match by four wickets, reducing their deficit in the series to 3-1. The pitch has been criticized by players, including England captain Ben Stokes and Australia captain Steve Smith, as well as former players like Sir Alastair Cook. Page admitted that the pitch's deterioration and lack of spin were issues, but maintained that the team would learn from the experience and strive to do better in the future.