India started the series with a dominant 295-run win in Perth, but Australia responded strongly in Adelaide with a commanding 10-wicket victory in the day-night test. The third test in Brisbane ended was a rain-affected draw, while Australia claimed a remarkable 184-run victory in the Boxing Day test in Melbourne.

Ahead of the Sydney Test, India head coach Gautam Gambhir asserted that “debates” in the dressing room should not come out in public domain.

Mitch Marsh has been dropped for the fifth Test against India, replaced by debutant Beau Webster. Skipper Pat Cummins cited Marsh’s lack of runs and wickets as the reason for the change. Webster, 31,

All-rounder Beau Webster will make his test debut for Australia in place of the dropped Mitchell Marsh in the fifth test against India on Friday, captain Pat Cummins said on Thursday.