Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg expressed concern that short Test matches are "bad for business" after the Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) concluded in just two days. Despite record crowds, the rapid finish, attributed partly to a lively pitch favoring bowlers, resulted in significant financial losses for Cricket Australia. England secured a four-wicket victory, ending a long winless streak in Australia. The rapid conclusion has sparked debate about pitch preparation and the balance between bat and ball in Test cricket.