ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' after 4th Ashes Test ends in 2 days. Venue gets 1 demerit point; match referee cites excessive bowler favour. Read the full details and financial impact.
The ICC has rated the MCG pitch used in the 4th Ashes Test as 'unsatisfactory' and handed it one demerit point. England captain Ben Stokes and Cricket Australia have both criticised the surface. Read the full details.
ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' after Boxing Day Ashes Test ends in just two days. CA confident of better pitch for 2027 Centenary Test. Full details inside.
The ICC has handed the Melbourne Cricket Ground a demerit point after the pitch for the 4th Ashes Test was deemed too bowler-friendly. Read the full details and implications for the iconic venue.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald defends MCG curator Matt Page after grassy pitch leads to a 2-day Ashes Test, causing a $6.7 million loss. He warns against authorities interfering in pitch preparation.
Boxing Day Test at MCG ends inside two days, costing CA over $10M. Sunil Gavaskar questions pitch rating double standards. Read the full analysis.
England's Joe Root calls the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch 'spicy' and unfit for regular play after a historic two-day Ashes Test. Get the full details on the pitch controversy.
Former England captain Alastair Cook criticises the 'sub-standard' MCG pitch after England's 2-day win in the Boxing Day Ashes Test. He apologises to fans and praises Ben Stokes' leadership.
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page expresses shock after the India vs South Africa Test ends in two days. The pitch's extreme pace and bounce spark controversy. Read the full story.
The Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG concluded in just two days, leaving the pitch curator in disbelief. All attention now shifts to the Sydney pitch for the final match.
Geoffrey Boycott criticises MCG pitch with excessive grass after 4th Ashes Test ends in 2 days. Read his scathing column and analysis of the match.
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page in shock after two-day Ashes Test ends prematurely, causing a multi-million dollar revenue shortfall for Cricket Australia. Read the full story.
Relive the infamous day at Feroz Shah Kotla when the 5th India-Sri Lanka ODI was abandoned after 23.3 overs due to a dangerous and unpredictable pitch. A dark chapter in Delhi's cricket history.
England captain Ben Stokes delivers a scathing assessment of the MCG pitch used for the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, calling it substandard. Read his full comments.
Australian captain Steve Smith criticises the grassy MCG pitch after England's win in a two-day Ashes Test. Read his full analysis of the challenging conditions.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg calls Melbourne pitch 'bad for business' after Test fiasco. Kevin Pietersen & Dinesh Karthik question selective criticism. Full details inside.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg admits to sleepless nights after a 20-wicket Day 1 in the Boxing Day Test. He warns short Tests hurt revenue and hints at board intervention in pitch prep. Read more.
Ricky Ponting exposes the 10mm grass left on the MCG pitch, explaining the wild 20-wicket first day of the 4th Ashes Test. Read the full analysis.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticises the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. Australia lead by 46 runs. Read his full analysis.
Cricket experts blast the MCG pitch after a chaotic opening day sees 15 wickets fall in the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. Was it too much? Read the full analysis.
Former England captain Alastair Cook criticises the MCG pitch after a dramatic first day of the Boxing Day Test saw all 20 wickets tumble. Australia lead by 46 runs.
Stuart Broad leads criticism of the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test. Read expert opinions from Cook and McGrath on the uneven contest.
Michael Vaughan and Glenn McGrath criticise the MCG pitch as unfair to batters after 20 wickets fall on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Australia lead by 46 runs.
Former England pacer Stuart Broad criticizes the MCG pitch after a dramatic first day sees 20 wickets fall. Josh Tongue shines with a five-wicket haul. Read more.
Stand-in captain Steve Smith opts for an all-pace bowling attack on a green MCG pitch, omitting spinner Todd Murphy. Jhye Richardson eyes Test comeback. Full details inside.
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Steve Smith previews the MCG pitch, discusses Australia's strategy, and reflects on the team's performance in the Ashes series. Read more.
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith suggests the Boxing Day Test pitch may favour seamers, hinting at playing without a specialist spinner. Get the latest Ashes updates and analysis.
Steve Smith reveals Australia will wait to finalise their pace-heavy attack for the Boxing Day Test after inspecting the green MCG wicket. Get the latest Ashes selection news.
In a unique move, New Zealand cricket asked fans to analyse the pitch on Day 4 of the 3rd Test vs West Indies. NZ set a target of 462. Read the full match report.
Full pitch report for ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag ahead of the India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st T20I. Get insights on surface behavior, weather, and key players.