MCG under pressure to deliver contest after Gabba let-down
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is under pressure to produce a pitch that delivers a fairer contest between bat and ball in the Boxing Day test between Australia and South Africa after the series-opener at the Gabba was over within two days.
Australia won the Brisbane test by six wickets as batters struggled on a green-top pitch that was criticised by South Africa captain Dean Elgar and earned a “below average” rating by the International Cricket Council.
Along with fans denied action lasting up to five days, broadcasters also lost out on advertising revenue.
The Gabba pitch has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield monitoring process.
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