MCG Braces for £12.4m Loss After Pitch Debacle
The Melbourne Cricket Club faces major financial losses after a poor pitch caused a two-day Test. Discover the fallout and ICC sanctions. Read the full report.
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MCG faces £12.4m loss over Boxing Day Test pitch
The Melbourne Cricket Club braces for major financial losses after the ICC penalised the MCG for its 'unsatisfactory' pitch, leading to a two-day Test. Discover the fallout for broadcasters and Cricket Australia.
ICC Slams MCG Pitch After Two-Day Ashes Test
The ICC has given the MCG pitch an 'unsatisfactory' rating after England's two-day Ashes win. The ruling comes with a demerit point and a huge financial loss for Cricket Australia.
ICC gives MCG demerit point over 'unsatisfactory' Test pitch
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has been sanctioned after a heavily bowler-friendly pitch saw England win the Ashes Test inside two days. Read the full verdict and fallout here.
Lehmann Calls for Test Cricket Toss to Be Scrapped
Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann demands the coin toss be abolished in Test cricket to end lopsided contests, a view backed by Shane Warne and Steve Waugh. Read the full debate.
Morgan defends MCG curator as CA faces pitch criticism
Piers Morgan has blasted Cricket Australia for making the MCG curator a 'sacrificial lamb' after a farcical two-day Ashes Test. The pitch debacle could cost millions and lead to major changes.
BBC forced to apologise during Battle of the Sexes broadcast
The BBC issued an on-air apology after a technical fault caused a loss of pictures during the high-profile Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios match in Dubai. Read the full story.
MCG pitch not to blame for early Ashes finish, say experts
Experts argue the MCG pitch is an easy target, but poor batting and sloppy cricket are the real culprits behind the short third Ashes Test. Read the full analysis.
Root: England 'Absolutely Committed' to Key & McCullum
Joe Root calls for continuity after England's Ashes loss, praising the management despite a 3-1 series defeat. Read his full defence and the MCG pitch controversy.
Curator Stays After Two-Day Test Costs CA $10m
The MCG curator behind the two-day Ashes Test will keep his job despite the debacle costing Cricket Australia over $10m. Read the full story on the pitch controversy.
MCG pitch 'went too far' for bowlers, curator admits
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page concedes the Boxing Day Test pitch overly favoured bowlers, sparking criticism and a swift finish. Read the full analysis of the pitch controversy.
Boxing Day Test ends in two days after pitch disaster
MCG head curator Matt Page admits he 'got it badly wrong' as a treacherous pitch sees the Ashes Test finish in just two days, costing Cricket Australia up to $10m in refunds. Read the full story.
England's 2-day Ashes win costs Australia millions
England's rapid two-day victory in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG is set to cost Cricket Australia a reported £5 million in refunds and lost sales. Read the full financial fallout.
Two-day Ashes Test costs Australian cricket £5m
The Boxing Day Test at the MCG finished inside two days, forcing huge refunds and lost sales. Discover the financial fallout and pitch controversy.
Two-Day Ashes Test Costs Cricket Australia £12.4m
England's two-day victory at the MCG, ending a 14-year wait, has sparked pitch criticism and a massive financial blow for Cricket Australia. Discover the fallout.
England Need 175 to Win After Australia Batting Collapse
Australia suffer their worst Test batting performance since 1928, dismissed twice in under 80 overs. England need 175 runs for a first win in Australia since 2011. Pitch conditions at the MCG draw fierce criticism.
Ashes Pitch Slammed as 'Shocking' After 20 Wickets Fall
England legends Vaughan and Cook lead criticism of the MCG pitch after a chaotic first day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Discover why the surface is under fire. Read more.
Cummins Targets T20 World Cup After Ashes Rest
Australia captain Pat Cummins is rested for final Ashes Tests, targeting a February T20 World Cup comeback. Meanwhile, a record-breaking MCG pitch divides opinion.
Broad criticises MCG pitch after 20-wicket day
Stuart Broad leads criticism of the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on day one of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Read the full analysis of the dramatic day's play.
20 wickets fall on chaotic first day of fourth Ashes Test
A record 20 wickets tumbled on a bowler-dominated first day at the MCG, sparking criticism of the pitch. England trail after a dramatic fightback. Follow the Ashes action here.
Australia Picks All-Pace Attack for Boxing Day Ashes Test
Australia names a 12-man squad without a specialist spinner for the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG. Stand-in captain Steve Smith cites a seam-friendly pitch as Todd Murphy misses out. Read the full team news and analysis.
BBC's 'Pitch Battle' - A New Sports Drama Series
The BBC is launching 'Pitch Battle', a gripping new sports drama set in the world of women's football. Discover the cast, plot, and release details for this must-watch series.
Gillette Stadium Pitch Replaced to Prevent England Injuries
England's friendly against Ghana at Gillette Stadium will see a new pitch installed months in advance, avoiding the turf issues that caused a serious Chelsea injury in 2019. Read the full details.
Plymouth Christmas market traders 'priced out' by fees
Small businesses in Plymouth say they 'can't afford to trade' at the city's Christmas market due to high pitch costs. Read how organisers defend their pricing.
Coroner widens probe into footballer Billy Vigar's death
A coroner has asked police to investigate contact between players before Billy Vigar's fatal collision with a concrete barrier. The wall has now been demolished.
Blackburn's game abandoned due to waterlogged pitch
Blackburn Rovers' Championship clash with Sheffield Wednesday was called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Ewood Park, marking the second such abandonment this season. Read the full roundup.
Pitch Hole Abandons Crucial WBBL Clash in Adelaide
A crucial WBBL match was abandoned after a ball created a hole in the pitch, complicating the finals race. Read the full story and see how it impacts the league standings.
Khawaja Faces CA Sanction Over Perth Pitch Remarks
Cricket Australia officials will meet with Usman Khawaja after he labelled the Perth Test pitch 'a piece of s**t' despite ICC's 'very good' rating. Read the full story.
Hull beat Stoke 2-1 in fiery Championship clash
Joe Gelhardt's last-minute winner for Hull triggered a mass brawl with Stoke players, with both teams receiving bookings. The victory pushes Hull into play-off contention.
BBC apologises to Alison Prior after 16-year battle
The BBC has issued a formal apology to Alison Prior following her 16-year legal fight over false allegations. Read the full story of her pursuit for justice.
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