Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has criticised the national team's batting setup, calling for batting coach Michael Di Venuto to be held accountable after Australia's collapse in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
Australia were bowled out for 152 and 132 as England sealed victory inside two days on a difficult surface, with the match lasting just 79.5 overs. The defeat marked the first time in 97 years that Australia have lost 20 wickets in fewer than 80 overs in a Test, a statistic Hayden described as indefensible regardless of conditions.
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Speaking on the All Over Bar The Cricket podcast, Hayden labelled Australia's batting display "unacceptable" and claimed
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