The recent Boxing Day Test match at the MCG has drawn criticism from former players and experts regarding the pitch's condition. The pitch, which had 10mm of grass, generated significant sideways movement, leading to an 'unfair contest' between bat and ball and contributing to the match concluding in just two days. Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook expressed concerns about the heavily bowler-friendly nature of the wicket, while Kevin Pietersen and Dinesh Karthik suggested selective criticism of pitches, noting similar reactions to spin-friendly Indian tracks.