Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page expressed shock over the rapid outcome of the Boxing Day Test, where England defeated Australia in just two days, marking England’s first Test win in Australia since 2011. A total of 36 wickets fell, leading to an estimated loss of 10 million Australian dollars for Cricket Australia due to the early finish. Page acknowledged the unexpected nature of the match, stating it did not unfold as planned and promising improvements for future events. England captain Ben Stokes criticized the pitch conditions, indicating that similar situations would provoke significant backlash if occurring elsewhere.
