Ashes 2025: Former England captain rips into MCG pitch after Boxing Day carnage
Ashes 2025: Former England captain rips into MCG pitch after Boxing Day carnage
Former England captain Alastair Cook slammed the MCG pitch after a chaotic opening day saw all 20 wickets fall. He deemed it "not a great Test wicket," heavily favouring bowlers and making strokeplay a high-risk exercise. Despite acknowledging batting improvements needed, Cook felt conditions were "unfair," with even Australia's Scott Boland proving unplayable at times.
Former England captain Alastair Cook slammed the MCG pitch after a chaotic opening day saw all 20 wickets fall. He deemed it "not a great Test wicket," heavily favouring bowlers and making strokeplay a high-risk exercise. Despite acknowledging batting improvements needed, Cook felt conditions were "unfair," with even Australia's Scott Boland proving unplayable at times.
Former England captain Alastair Cook slammed the MCG pitch after a chaotic opening day saw all 20 wickets fall. He deemed it "not a great Test wicket," heavily favouring bowlers and making strokeplay a high-risk exercise. Despite acknowledging batting improvements needed, Cook felt conditions were "unfair," with even Australia's Scott Boland proving unplayable at times. 
