ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory'; hands Ashes venue one demerit point

Under ICC regulations, accumulation of six demerit points can result in a venue being banned from hosting international matches for a period of 12 months. The Test, which England won by four wickets, was completed inside two days, with as many as 20 wickets falling on the opening day alone.

ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory'; hands Ashes venue one demerit point
Under ICC regulations, accumulation of six demerit points can result in a venue being banned from hosting international matches for a period of 12 months. The Test, which England won by four wickets, was completed inside two days, with as many as 20 wickets falling on the opening day alone.