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