England captain Ben Stokes expressed dissatisfaction with the pitch conditions after the Ashes Test in Melbourne concluded within two days. While acknowledging players must adapt, Stokes stated that a game finishing so quickly due to the pitch is not ideal. He highlighted the dramatic collapse of both teams, with 20 wickets falling on day one and the match ending inside 142 overs. Stokes also praised his team's character and focus following the victory, their first in Australia since 2011.