Indian and Australian players met the Aussie Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the fifth and final Test starting from January 3 in Sydney. The hosts are ahead 2-1 coming into SCG, thanks to their convincing victory in Melbourne, and must atleast draw or win if they are to book their place in the WTC final. As for India, they must win in Sydney and hope Australia lose to Sri Lanka 2-0 in their remaining two games.