Despite calls from Shane Warne and the cricketing community to move the Sydney Test to earlier in the summer to avoid rain disruptions, Cricket Australia has confirmed the SCG Test will remain in its New Year slot until 2030. This decision comes as part of a new deal that also sees the Gabba hosting no Test matches during the 2026-27 summer for the first time since 1976-77.
But if Warne’s advice had been taken on board, the Aussies could be on their way to a 2-1 series lead instead of being locked up at 1-1.
“Maybe it’s time for a change. I know Australia won’t want to lose that first Test match in Brisbane, but it hasn’t been that well attended the Brisbane Test match either. Whereas maybe Brisbane could be the New Year Test match and Sydney could be the first one.”Source: Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
“In Brisbane it is harder because of the infrastructure. There is just uncertainty, so we’re not sure of the long-term solution,” CA chairman Mike Baird said. Mitchell Starc’s reaction when the umpires stopped play due a light drizzle on Day 4 at the Gabba said it all.
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