Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg says he has warned curators at major venues to prepare flatter pitches for the coming season, as uncertainty grows around two-day Test cricket.
Greenberg’s comments, reported by multiple outlets, indicate he has urged venue staff to reduce expected pitch variability and make playing conditions more predictable, particularly if shorter Test formats are introduced or trialed. The aim described in the reports is to support more consistent batting and match outcomes under changing rules or scheduling pressures.
While all sources convey the same core message—that Greenberg told curators to prepare flatter pitches—coverage focuses on different aspects of the risk. The shared framing is that if pitches are not adjusted, the perceived impact on “cricket” could be negative in the context of two-day Tests. The reports do not present details of any specific venue actions or timelines, instead centering on Greenberg’s warning and the broader shift he is seeking.
