Australia will be hoping that England can do the job for us, admits Andrew McDonald

Australia’s stand-in coach for the series against New Zealand, Andrew McDonald admitted that the Kangaroos would be hoping that England would do the job for them, winning the last Test in Ahmedabad. He, however, insisted that the job would be difficult, with the conditions likely favouring spin-bowlers. 

"There's a bit of self-interest there for us (Australia). We'll be hoping they can do the job there. It's going to be difficult for them, no doubt, some of the surfaces have been conducive to spin bowling and probably India's strengths in their ability to play spin as well. We wish them well. See what unfolds, it's out of our hands but we'll be watching along with interest," ESPNCricinfo quoted McDonald as saying, reported TOI.

However, there is another twist in the tale - South Africa’s appeal against the Australian team with the ICC could add another different ending to the story of the World Test Championship final. If South Africa’s appeal is accepted and Austalia are deemed guilty, India would qualify for the final irrespective of the result in the final game. Australian opener David Warner also stated that he would be supporting England in the final Test.