Australia have defied expectations with their fight in India but with all to play for in the final test, the team would not leave happy with a drawn series, feels Gilchrist.
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has appealed to have his one-year ban for a doping whereabouts rule violation dismissed.
Glenn Maxwell scored his maiden century in the third test against India at Ranchi on his return to the longest format of the game after more than two years last week but bowled only four of Australia's 210 overs.
England fast bowler James Anderson is worried that test cricket is losing popularity as attendances for the longer format are declining.
Australia's test side deserve credit for impressive performances in the ongoing four-match tour of India, batsman Gautam Gambhir has said.
"We've got 100 percent faith in the fact we think we've got the best group of test cricketers in the country and we've got a test match to win in Hamilton." - Gavin Larsen
Glenn Maxwell's composed unbeaten 82 in the third test against India proved the explosive all-rounder has what it takes to succeed in the long format, Matt Renshaw said.
Pat Cummins may have only played one test but his was a pretty impressive performance, taking 6-79 in the second innings to lead Australia to a two-wicket victory over South Africa at Wanderers in November 2011.
Mitchell Marsh, a pace-bowling all-rounder, struggled with the shoulder injury throughout Australia's home summer and was ruled out of Australia's remaining two tests in India last week.
"We are going to miss Ross and that calming influence in the middle order, but it does provide an opportunity for Neil to step up and show us that he is ready for test cricket."
