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Australia Coach Mcdonald Backs Under-Fire MCG Curator

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Australia Coach Mcdonald Backs Under-Fire MCG Curator

By AFP News December 29, 2025 • 10:54 AM View: 416

Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and warned against authorities meddling in pitch preparation.

Curator Matt Page and his team have been in the firing line after leaving 10 millimetres of grass on the wicket for the fourth Ashes Test against England.

TAGS Andrew McDonald Australia Cricket Team Melbourne Cricket Ground Matt Page

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