Test ended in just two days, giving Australia a 1-0 Ashes lead but causing major financial trouble.
Cricket Australia must refund tickets for Days 3 and 4 since fans won’t get to watch those days.
Estimated loss: 3 million AUD, due to massive ticket sales for the weekend days.
Broadcasters will also lose money, as ads booked for Days 3–5 now won’t air.
Sponsors face reduced visibility, adding more financial pressure on the board.
This comes after CA projected an 11.3 million AUD annual loss, worsening their financial situation despite high attendance numbers.