The five-match Test series between India and Australia concluded recently with the home team winning the series 3-1. Apart from the Brisbane Test, all matches witnessed intense battles between the two sides but Australia edged ahead eventually.

Roach pointed out that the SCG pitch aimed to showcase early pace and bounce, which would naturally wear and spin as the game progressed

However, former Australia captain Michael Clarke was highly critical of the surface. "The SCG is my favourite ground in the world, it is my home ground, and I hate saying this out