Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney News

The fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England that concluded at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday scripted history as it attracted a record number of crowd to become the highest-attended SCG Test, breaking the record set in the 1946-47 Ashes.

England opener Zak Crawley said a potential win in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground would show the team's unity despite them being unable to retain the urn.

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) curator Adam Lewis said he is satisfied with the colour of the pitch ahead of the fifth Ashes Test starting on January 4. It comes on the back of scrutiny that followed after the fourth Ashes game ended in just two days.

Gavaskar said it would have attracted criticism from Australian and England cricketers if a similar wicket had been provided in India.

India, after bowling out Australia for 181, took a four-run first-innings lead and reached 141/6 at stumps, with the overall lead standing at 145.

Virat Kohli lost his wicket on outside the off stump line for the eighth successive time in this series.

A record-breaking 47,566 spectators packed the stands on day one of the fifth India-Australia Test on Friday

Virat Kohli was dismissed chasing an outside off delivery yet again in Australia.

Rohit Sharma is set to be a headline absentee from India's playing XI for the fifth Test.

South Africa have already qualified for the WTC final after beating Pakistan in the first Test by two wickets on Sunday.