"The two-day Perth Test was unusually brief, leaving Cricket Australia with a $4m shortfall and broadcasters bereft of live content to fill their schedules. England's commitment to attacking cricket the side has drawn just twice in three years under head coach Brendon McCullum"
"When you're watching the cricket and you're in and out, and you've got your flights booked, you try and cram everything in, but when the cricket finishes early, you get more time to see the city and see the place you're in, so taking the positives from it we've had a lot more time to enjoy the delights of Perth."
A two-day Test in Perth produced unexpectedly short on-field action, generating a roughly $4m revenue shortfall for Cricket Australia and leaving broadcasters without scheduled live coverage. England's aggressive Bazball approach has produced few draws and several rapid finishes under head coach Brendon McCullum, reshaping touring experiences and freeing fans for local tourism. English supporters took advantage of spare days to visit Rottnest Island, Margaret River wineries and Fremantle, while the Barmy Army offered optional excursions in coordination with local tourism groups. Regional centres and some local leaders are promoting visits to capture footballing visitors and offset lost matchday economic activity.
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