India's first Test match of the New Year starting Friday will be a true test of their resolve, as the team trail 1-2 in the five-match series against arch-rivals Australia. As India prepare for what promises to be a historic battle at the Sydney Cricket Ground, coach Gautam Gambhir outlined the team's core philosophy, having emphasised that the team always 'comes first'.

"There is only one tendency and there is only one discussion - it's the team-first ideology that matters. You need to play what the team needs. You can still play your natural game in a team sport - but if the team needs you, you need to play in a certain way," he said.