Ashes 2013-14: MCG 'blancmange bounce' troubling batsmen

BBC Sport's cricket analyst Simon Hughes says the sticky MCG pitch caused problems for Australia's batsmen on day two of the fourth Ashes Test.

Using Hawkeye analysis, Hughes shows how the pitch's 'blancmange bounce' meant Australia struggled to drive and work the ball into spaces.

England produced their best bowling display of the series to reduce Australia to 164-9, aided by a succession of wasteful shots from the Australian top six.

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