Due to a serious family illness, Australia captain Pat Cummins has returned to Sydney, but he is expected to return for the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series in Indore.
The fast bowler was on his way to Sydney on Sunday but is expected to return to India for the final two matches in Indore and Ahmedabad, according to Cricket Australia on Monday.
Cummins led the Baggy Greens to their second Test defeat in Delhi, where India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after claiming an unassailable 2-0 series lead with a six-wicket victory in the second Test. Australia was defeated by an innings and 132 runs in the first Test in Nagpur.
Changes are on the way for the Australian team, which is trailing the series 2-0.
David Warner's fitness will be closely monitored after he was ruled out of the Delhi Test due to a concussion and a hairline fracture in his left elbow while batting in the first innings. Todd Murphy, a spin sensation, is also sidelined due to a strained hamstring.
The third Test begins on March 1 at Holkar Stadium in Indore, while the fourth and final Test will be held from March 9 to 13 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Cummins is also the ODI captain, with Australia set to play a three-match ODI series against India after the four-Test series concludes.