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flag Sydney's SCG pitch has become pace-friendly, hurting spinners ahead of the Ashes.

flag The Sydney Cricket Ground has lost its traditional spin-friendly pitch, with recent matches favoring fast bowlers due to flat, low-bounce surfaces. flag Over the past five years, spinners have averaged 48.7 runs per wicket at the SCG—significantly worse than at other major Australian grounds. flag The shift, driven by drop-in pitches for AFL games and a broader trend favoring pace, has drawn criticism from fans and former players. flag Only one spinner wicket was taken in a recent Test, highlighting the decline. flag Concerns grow ahead of the Ashes about preserving spin bowling’s role in Australia’s cricket heritage.

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