Cricket Australia prioritizes batter-friendly pitches after Mackay Test

Cricket Australia has directed pitch curators to create conditions favoring batters, following concerns raised after three two-day finishes in the past seven home Tests. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of matches and attract audiences back to the sport. The move comes in light of the recent challenges players and spectators have faced in terms of lower-scoring, abbreviated games. Future pitches will seek to balance the game more effectively going forward.

• 10:05 AMESPNcricinfo — 'If in doubt, favour the batter' - CA looks to redress balance after Mackay Test