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Cook, Vaughan, Broad Slam "Unfair" MCG Pitch After 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

  • Former England cricketers Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, and Stuart Broad criticized the MCG pitch after bowlers dominated Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test.
  • A total of 20 wickets fell on the opening day, with Australia bowled out for 152 and England for 110.
  • Cook called it "not a great Test match wicket" and an "unfair contest" heavily weighted in bowlers' favour.
  • Vaughan described the pitch as a "shocker" for a first day, noting it was "doing far too much" and nipping quicker for Australia.
  • Broad agreed, stating the pitch was "doing too much" and Test bowlers don't need such assistance.

Why It Matters: Former England stars blast MCG pitch as "unfair" and "shocker" after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1.

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