The curator of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Matt Page, expressed shock at the rapid conclusion of the fourth Ashes Test, which ended in just two days. Excessive grass on the pitch led to treacherous batting conditions, with 36 wickets falling in 142 overs. This outcome resulted in significant ticket refunds and an estimated revenue shortfall of over Aus $10 million for Cricket Australia. Page acknowledged the pitch did not meet expectations and stated a review would be conducted to improve future preparations, citing weather conditions as a factor in his approach.