Ashes Fury: Ex-Players Slam 'Unfair' MCG Pitch After 20 Wickets Tumble

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Ashes Fury: Ex-Players Slam 'Unfair' MCG Pitch After 20 Wickets Tumble
- •20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), sparking widespread criticism.
- •Former England captains Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook called the pitch "unfair" and "not a great test match wicket" due to excessive movement.
- •England bowled out Australia for 152, then were dismissed for 110, with Australia leading by 46 runs at stumps.
- •Ex-fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Glenn McGrath criticized the pitch for "doing too much" and having "too much grass."
- •McGrath noted that warmer weather could make the pitch better for batting later, potentially aiding England in the fourth innings.
Why It Matters: Former players heavily criticized the MCG pitch as "unfair" after 20 wickets fell on day one of the Ashes test.
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