Perth [Australia], November 22 (ANI): The Cricket Australia CEO, Todd Greenberg, defended the move to shift the opening Test of the summer to Perth from Brisbane, where Aussies had an impeccable record, saying that starting matches on prime time and having as many people all over the country to watch the sport is important.

This question came after 19 wickets fell on the opening day of the first Ashes Test at Perth, and Australia was in a poor position at the end of the day, trailing by 49 runs.

Notably, Australia have not had any of their opening Tests at Brisbane's iconic Gabba venue since 1988, with their two losses since then coming against India in January 2021and West Indies in January 2024 during respective series-closing fixtures.

Speaking to SEN Cricket, Greenberg said that it

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