BREAKING: Steve Smith is due to take over as captain in Pat Cummins' absence. 9News
Pat Cummins of Australia speaks to the media after day three in Nagpur.
"I have decided against returning to India at this time as my mother is ill and in palliative care. I feel I am best being here with my family," Cummins said on Friday. "I appreciate the overwhelming support I have received from Cricket Australia and my teammates. Thanks for your understanding."India accused of dodgy Test pitchthat Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc are in line to be recalled as the all-rounder and pace bowler in the side.
That would again afford room for the three spin bowlers - Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann - on what is expected to be another sharply spinning track.For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by
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