Blewett: Fast-forward Test pitches threaten Ashes tradition
Former Test star Greg Blewett warns that overly fast Australian pitches are eroding the traditional five-day contest, risking the soul of Ashes cricket. Read his full critique.
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CA to step in on Test pitches after revenue hit
Cricket Australia will consider a stronger role in pitch preparation after short Tests, including the Boxing Day match, cost millions in revenue. CEO Todd Greenberg says 'short Tests are bad for business.'
Starc urges lively Ashes pitches over five-day revenue
Mitchell Starc calls for lively Ashes pitches, challenging Cricket Australia's preference for longer Tests to maximise financial returns. The paceman wants curators to 'stick to their guns'.
Gerard Whateley warns flat pitches could kill Ashes cricket
Respected Australian broadcaster Gerard Whateley has sounded the alarm about flat pitches for the upcoming Ashes series, warning they could spell disaster for Test cricket's entertainment value.
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