In light of the two-day test match that kicked off the Ashes series in Perth, there is now also a realistic possibility that we may see a third quick Test match during the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG, especially considering that 20 wickets fell in an action-packed first day at this year\u2019s Test match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, a record 94,000 people crammed into the MCG on an extremely entertaining day, which will remain in the memories of all who attended for many years to come, according to Greenberg.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t sleep well last night, put it that way,\u201d Greenberg told SEN Cricket. \u201cIt was an amazing day of Test cricket, so for that record number of people who were here, boy, they\u2019ve had an experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut our challenge is to make sure we can continue those experiences day after day. That\u2019s the challenge for all of us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After being asked if the 20 wickets that fell in one day were too many, Greenberg said, \"No\", because any time you have that many wickets falling in a Test match, it pushes the game towards a shorter format, which Cricket Australia does not wish to see, as it is detrimental to both the game and the business.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShort answer for that in my opinion is yes,\u201d he said. \u201cAs mesmerising and fascinating and enjoyable as it was to watch as a fan, we want Test cricket clearly to go for longer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA simple phrase I\u2019d use is short Tests are bad for business. I can\u2019t be much more blunt than that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Greenberg also indicated that there are still areas where the two competing sides with bat and ball must be balanced. He added that the conditions on the opening day provided an advantage to the bowlers, and he believes that the pitch alone is not responsible for this.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA simple phrase I\u2019d use is short Tests are bad for business. I can\u2019t be much more blunt than that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The problem continued on Day 2, when the first session saw another 6 wickets fall, increasing the likelihood of a Test match being completed well before its actual scheduled conclusion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n