Cricket Australia is facing a staggering financial hit of INR 60 crore after the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes series in 2025-26 wrapped up in just two days. The Boxing Day Test, held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, is a major event in Australia, and with the match concluding in only two of the five scheduled days, the board is looking at a significant monetary loss. In this match at the 'G', Australia batted first and not only got bowled out on the very first day, but they also managed to dismiss all ten English batsmen, meaning both innings were completed by Day 1. By the second day, it was clear that the outcome was inevitable, as the Aussies set a target of just 175 runs for the English team in the fourth innings. The CEO of Cricket Australia has pointed out that when Tests finish in just two days, it’s a pretty bleak situation for the business side of the sport. “A simple phrase I’d use is – short Tests are bad for business. I can’t be much more blunt than that. Historically we have taken a hands-off approach in all of our wicket preparation... but it’s hard not to get more involved when you see the impact on the sport, particularly commercially,” Greenberg told via SEN Radio. Also Read | What is Snickometer? The Technology That Made Waves in The Ashes and How It Differs from UltraEdge Steven Smith admits financial concerns In the meantime, Australia’s captain Steven Smith expressed his feelings about the incredible turnout, with over 180,000 fans showing up for the Boxing Day match. Even on the third day, the crowd was packed, but unfortunately, it just wasn’t meant to be as the game wrapped up, with Ben Stokes’ team clinching their first victory of the tour. “The finances aren’t great, and I think it was a sell-out tomorrow. We saw 36 wickets in two days and that indicates it was a pretty tricky wicket. It probably offered a little too much. A lot of the Tests have been played in fast-forward and this one was over in two day, not ideal. It would be good if it was a bit longer, and we were able to entertain the fans some more, but it wasn’t to be,” Smith said after the match. Looking ahead, the fifth and final match of the series is set to take place at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground starting January 4. This match will also be the New Year’s Test, and it’s expected to draw a huge crowd of fans eager to witness the action. Consequently, the boards and other stakeholders are hoping for a longer game this time around, rather than a quick finish.