Questions linger over the format's feasibility but for now, the five-day game is enjoying a fine run in Australia. The MCG contest will only ramp up the expectations
MELBOURNE: The 'G' is calm. The picturesque Yarra Park offers shady trails and a pleasant afternoon breeze. In the distance, Melbourne's famous trams roll by. They are the soul of this city's public transport, not relics of a bygone era like elsewhere. People walk their dogs. An old lady sits on a bench, reading a book. Even the usually frenzied cyclists take a minute to slow down and soak in the vibe. In the distance, there's the sound of bat on ball.
