England Break 15-Year Ashes Drought in Australia; Cricket Australia Faces $13M Loss

• England secured a thrilling victory at the MCG, ending a 15-year Ashes Test drought in Australia.
• The win, though a consolation as Australia already retained the Ashes, marks England's first Test win down under in 19 matches.
• Cricket Australia faces an estimated $13 million loss in revenue due to refunds for Day Three after the match concluded in two days.
• England's 'Bazball' style, thought dead, revived on a 'spicy' MCG pitch, allowing them to chase 175 in challenging conditions.
• The victory provides a significant morale boost for England ahead of the Sydney Test, vindicating Stuart Broad's earlier comments.

Why It Matters: England's historic MCG win ends a 15-year drought, boosts morale, but costs Cricket Australia $13M.