The Melbourne Cricket Ground curator expressed shock after the Ashes Test match concluded in just two days, with 36 wickets falling. This marks the second such short finish in the series. Cricket Australia anticipates a $10 million loss due to the shortened game. Both the curator and England captain Ben Stokes voiced disappointment with the pitch's performance, acknowledging it did not meet expectations for a longer contest. Efforts will be made to improve pitch conditions for future matches.