Australia's three-day rout of England in the Melbourne Ashes Test has cost local officials more than Aus $3 million (�1.2million) in lost revenue. England's pitiful batting collapse that saw the match finish two days early has forced Cricket Victoria to refund almost 50,000 pre-sold tickets.
But Cricket Victoria chief executive Ken Jacobs looked on the bright side.
He said: "We're fortunate. It has still been our biggest Test match for revenue in the last 10 years, at least."
E-mail this to a friend 
Printable version 
