The Indian team needs to win the final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground. Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasises the team-first ideology amid debates on players’ natural game. Skipper Rohit Sharma discusses balancing individual style and team needs. Akash Deep is unavailable due to injury. The final playing XI will be decided on match day.
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