‘Pace and bounce …’: WACA curator on pitch for BGT opener

Perth Stadium’s 27-year-old curator, Isaac McDonald, is set to unveil a fiery pitch for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McDonald hints at a surface mirroring the recent ODI against Pakistan, promising pace and bounce that will challenge both batting lineups. Despite the pressure, McDonald is eager to see his creation host a thrilling contest between the world’s best.