Pitch 'Joke': Vaughan, Karthik Slam MCG After England's Two-Day Ashes Win

• England secured a four-wicket victory over Australia in the 4th Ashes Test at MCG, ending a 15-year wait for a Test win in Australia.
• The match concluded in just two days, drawing widespread criticism for the pitch's ultra seam-friendly nature.
• Former England captain Michael Vaughan called the pitch a 'joke,' stating it 'sells the game short' for players, broadcasters, and fans.
• Former India wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik expressed disbelief, noting two of four Ashes Tests ended in two days, calling the pitch 'ordinary.'
• Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg acknowledged 'short tests are bad for business' and desired a better bat-ball balance.

Why It Matters: MCG pitch draws heavy criticism from experts after England's rapid two-day Ashes victory.