Dangerous MCG pitch forces play to be abandoned in Sheffield Shield match

Three Western Australia batsmen struck by rising deliveriesPitch condition raises concerns ahead of Boxing Day TestThe opening day of play was abandoned in a dramatic Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG because of dangerous pitch conditions.Western Australia batsmen Shaun Marsh, Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis were all hit by deliveries from Victoria’s pacemen, which rose sharply and unexpectedly on a lively day-one deck. Related: WBBL semi-final: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades - live!