Overview
- Australia were dismissed for 152 and 132 at the MCG to lose the fourth Ashes Test inside two days, their quickest 20-wicket loss in 97 years by overs faced.
- Matthew Hayden said recognised batters were at sea with basic techniques, listing Head, Weatherald, Labuschagne, Khawaja, Carey and Green, and argued the bowlers looked more technically sound.
- Hayden declared he is not a fan of batting coach Michael Di Venuto, calling for accountability and fresh coaching voices while citing past technical lapses such as sweeping on a non-turning Delhi pitch.
- Steve Smith publicly defended Di Venuto earlier this year, praising his work ethic and batting knowledge in response to criticisms of the coach.
- On the same podcast, Greg Blewett expressed sympathy for Di Venuto and floated a one-off omission for Cameron Green at the SCG as a selection message, with no formal changes announced.