Archive · 5 Jan 2026
CA Boss Criticizes Bad Light Rules
Todd Greenberg, the boss of Cricket Australia, is upset about the rules for stopping play because of bad light.
During the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, play was stopped early because it was getting dark and there was some rain.
Greenberg thinks the rules are old-fashioned and wants to talk to the people who make the rules to find a better way.
He believes they should try harder to keep playing, especially when there are lots of fans watching.
A former England cricket captain, Michael Vaughan, also agrees that the rules should change to make Test cricket more like other formats where they try to play as much as possible.
Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg criticized 'archaic' bad light rules after day 1 of the fifth Ashes Test was shortened.
Play was halted 15 minutes before the scheduled tea break due to fading light, rain, and lightning protocols.
Greenberg vowed to discuss the issue with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to find better solutions.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan also called for a change in mindset among match officials and administrators.
ICC rules state play cannot resume if light conditions are deemed dangerous or unreasonable, and must wait 30 minutes after lightning.
- Who
- Todd Greenberg, Cricket Australia (CA) boss
- What
- Criticism of bad light rules in cricket
- When
- During the fifth Ashes Test, day 1
- Where
- Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
- Why
- To improve the viewing experience and maximize play time
- Organization
- Cricket Australia (CA)
- Person
- Todd Greenberg
- Event
- Fifth Ashes Test
- Location
- Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
- Issue
- Bad light rules
- Governing Body
- International Cricket Council (ICC)
- Former England Captain
- Michael Vaughan