ICC gives MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' rating as two-day Test fallout continues

The ICC has handed down their verdict on the controversial MCG pitch which led to this year's Boxing Day Test wrapping up ...

The MCG pitch, a two-day Ashes Test, millions of dollars lost and a curator in a ‘state of shock’

The MCG groundsman has explained why he left too much grass on the strip for the Boxing Day Test as the financial implications become clear ...

'That pitch has too much life for Test cricket' - MCG surface under scanner

Stuart Broad and Glenn McGrath among former players to criticise Melbourne pitch after 20-wicket day | ESPN.com ...

ICC rates MCG Boxing Day Test pitch 'unsatisfactory'

The ICC has a four-tier pitch-rating system, with "unsatisfactory" in third place; the rating also means that the MCG will be handed a demerit point | ESPN.com ...

SCG curator 'really happy' with pitch for final test

After events in Melbourne, all eyes will be on the surface that Adam Lewis creates with the weather set to play a key part ...

Pitch for two-day Ashes test rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC

The pitch used for the fourth Ashes test that finished inside two days has been rated as “unsatisfactory” by cricket's world governing body. No batter scored a half-century and 36 wickets fell across ...
Reuters

MCG pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' after chaotic Ashes test

MELBOURNE, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch for the Boxing Day test between Australia and England has been given an "unsatisfactory" rating after 20 wickets fell in the ...
Australian Associated Press on MSN

MCG curator Matt Page admits Boxing Day Test pitch 'favoured the bowlers too much'

MCC boss Stuart Fox staunchly defends chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finishes within two days.