Controversy Surrounds MCG Pitch as Ashes Test Ends in Two Days
Originally Published 14 days ago — by BBC
The Melbourne Cricket Ground's pitch during the Ashes 2025-26 Boxing Day Test was rated 'unsatisfactory' by the ICC due to excessive seam movement and poor batting conditions, resulting in a demerit point for the venue and marking the first time an Australian pitch has been deemed substandard under the current system.