'Akash Deep is out': Gambhir says India XI only after assessing pitch at SCG

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed the absence of pacer Akash Deep due to a back injury ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. The playing XI will be decided on match day. Australia’s captain Pat Cummins announced Beau Webster’s Test debut replacing Mitch Marsh. Mitchell Starc will play despite a rib issue.