MCG Curator Blames Self for Two-Day Ashes Test; Cricket Australia Faces $10M+ Loss

• MCG chief curator Matt Page took responsibility for the fourth Ashes Test ending in just two days, expressing "shock" at the unplayable pitch conditions.
• The Test saw 36 wickets fall in six sessions, leading to widespread criticism from experts and fans, with England winning for the first time in Australia in nearly 15 years.
• Cricket Australia (CA) is projected to lose over $10 million due to the early finish, adding to previous losses from the series opener in Perth.
• CA CEO Todd Greenberg stated that "short Tests are bad for business," impacting revenue from ticket refunds and broadcasters.
• Page, curator since 2017, vowed to learn from the "debacle" and ensure better pitches in the future, aiming for captivating four-to-five-day Test cricket.

Why It Matters: MCG curator takes blame for two-day Ashes Test, costing Cricket Australia over $10 million.