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Australian Pitch Problems: “You Prepare Sh*t Pitches, You Make Sh*t Cricketers”
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Australian Pitch Problems: “You Prepare Sh*t Pitches, You Make Sh*t Cricketers”
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Dec 29, 202557:2025.4K views
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The Boxing Day Test at the MCG finished in two days and the pitch has been universally slammed. James Brayshaw, Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett break down the MCG wicket controversy, what it’s cost Cricket Australia, and why Australia keeps taking risks with its biggest summer event.
We cover:
• MCG pitch outrage + “robbed” fans and broadcasters
• The financial hit for Cricket Australia
• Why Australian & Sheffield Shield pitches are getting greener
• What that means for batting technique + spin bowling development
• Australia’s batting worries: Green, Weatherald, Marnus + the “third-innings” issue
• England’s deserved win, Bethell’s swagger, Atkinson’s impact
• BBL chat: Stars, Heat, Maxi’s monster six
• The Guardian’s Ashes top 100 debate (Bradman vs Warne)
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57 minutes.
