Cash Over Cricket? Are Fans Being Cheated in the Ashes
Are fans being short-changed by modern Test cricket?
On Day One of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, more than 45 overs were lost despite clear skies — reigniting anger among supporters who paid, travelled, and waited to watch Test cricket unfold. In this episode of Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy and former England wicketkeeper Geraint Jones debate whether the game is now too rigid, too cautious, and too driven by commercial priorities.
From bad light rules and lightning protocols, to pitch preparation, spin bowling, batting technique, and Usman Khawaja’s powerful comments on representation and…
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