Australia's dream Ashes wickets could prove an administrator's nightmare, with growing concerns over England's ability to deploy Bazball on lively pitches.

Curators are set to face a delicate balance this summer, with Australian players publicly calling for greener wickets that offer plenty of assistance for quicks.

At the same time, Cricket Australia is banking on this summer being a big money-spinner after posting almost $60 million in losses over the past three years, with the potential of the series breaking all-time attendance records.

The first three days in Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney have already sold out, as well as the first two in Perth and Boxing Day in Melbourne.

Limited tickets also only remain for day four in Sydney, while both Adelaide and Brisbane are tracking well f

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