Michael Clarke has refused to call the fourth Test against India in Adelaide a dead rubber, despite Australia securing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy through a crushing win in Perth on Sunday.
In just over seven sessions of play at the WACA Ground, the Australians smashed India by an innings and 37 runs, bowling out their batting order for 161 and 171 while David Warner posted an exhilarating 180 off 159 balls.
It was one of the more comprehensive performances of recent times and the result secured an unassailable 3-0 lead for Australia in this series.
But questions about how Australia would approach the 'dead rubber' Test in Adelaide were quickly shut down by the Australian captain.
"Take those words back please," he said. "You're asking the wrong guy."
"No such thing as a dead rubber for me."
"We haven't achieved much at this stage."
"We should be very proud, don't get me wrong, to beat the No.2 ranked Test team in this series."
"It's a nice feeling to have won this series, but our goal is to be the No.1 team in the world and we're not there yet, so we've got a lot of work to do and that starts in Adelaide."
"Our goal has not changed from the first Test of this series, and it won't change until we achieve what we want as a team."
Although Clarke said spinner Nathan Lyon would probably return for the fourth Test, the skipper, who is also one of the Australian selectors, indicated Shaun Marsh and Brad Haddin would remain in the side, despite disappointing in the three Tests so far.
"I think they're a big part of our team, that's for sure," Clarke said.
"Shaun scored a Test hundred against Sri Lanka, he's got a hell of a lot of talent, he's a big player for us."
"I know he'd like a few more runs, but I'm confident he can get those in Adelaide."
"Brad's the same. He's taken some good catches today."
"He's probably not making as many runs as he'd like, but he's vice captain of the team at the moment and a very experienced player for us."
"I guess I'll speak to the selectors as we do after every game, but in my mind they're two very important players for us going forward."
Clarke wasn't sure whether Australia would look to rest key bowlers Ben Hilfenhaus or Peter Siddle for the next Test after the pair took eight and six wickets respectively for the match.
However, with both bowlers being worked hard throughout the summer, the temptation may be there to rest one of them.
"Two-and-a-half-day Test matches help (refresh the bowlers)," said Clarke, referring to the very short Perth encounter and the fact none of the Tests in this series so far have gone to five days.
"I honestly believe that's saved a few of us to be honest."
"I think the break will be wonderful for us ... allowing everyone to go back home for a few days and freshen up for Adelaide, which is a tougher wicket to bowl on."
"It will do us the world of good."
"So with a good week before we get to Adelaide, I'd imagine they'd be very fresh again and looking forward to the Test match."
"I haven't spoken to selectors, I haven't spoken to (coach) Mickey Arthur about it. I'm sure we'll assess the conditions once we get to Adelaide."