IND vs AUS 3rd Test Highlights: Play called off at Gabba as incessant rain dictates terms on Day 1

The play has been called off for the first day due to relentless rain in Brisbane on Saturday, December 14. Only 13.2 overs of play could be possible before the heavens opened up for the second time and rather decisively to prevent any possibility of play. 

The rain hasn't stopped yet as the heavens are still having their say. The inevitable seems to be on the horizon as the umpires too will get on for an inspection once the rain stops, so yeah, the wait continues.

Gabba outfield has taken a lot of water as it continues to rain. It is gloomy and even though the drainage is impressive, it will take some time for groundstaff to get it match ready and for that, the rain has to stop.

There's no new update as it is still raining and a lot of water has settled into the ground. The resumption is getting farther and farther as the game should have started by now after the lunch break but it will take a lot of time from here.

The lunch was delayed by 30 minutes from the earlier timing of 7:50 AM IST to 8:20 PM IST but now that the second rain break has gotten a bit long, there is a hope that it will subside in the next 40 minutes.

The live pictures from the ground suggest a lot of water has been taken by the ground. Although the drainage system is excellent at the Gabba, the groundstaff still need the rain to stop and get into their work. From the looks of it, we are a bit far away from that point.

The rain has interrupted the play yet again as the players rush off. The groundstaff was inside the ground inside 30 seconds and this spell of rain was heavier than the previous. It's frustrating for the players as well as the viewers and the groundstaff. But we shall wait and keep you updated!

Akash Deep replaced Mohammed Siraj in the eighth over of the innings and to his credit, his first three overs were really probing as he didn't stray away from the channel. Indian captain Rohit Sharma didn't give Jasprit Bumrah any rest, apart from obviously the rain break.

It was likely a passing shower and has gone away rather quickly. The play is set to resume at 6:45 AM IST (11:15 AM local) with Mohammed Siraj resuming his over.

There was a forecast of rain throughout the first day and the heavens have opened a little into the sixth over. The batters waited for a couple of seconds for the umpires' go-ahead to run off as the groundstaff came in rather quickly to get the square covered. The play has been suspended for now.

Indian bowlers have not been erratic but they haven't really hit their lengths yet. A couple of deliveries beat the batters and only one hit the stumps in the first five overs but Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney have been able to negotiate whatever has been thrown at them.

Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney are in the middle and Indian vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah has the new red cherry in his hand, here we go! India eye a good start with the ball while Australian openers would want to get through the first hour unscathed.

"Cloudy conditions, there'll be plenty of assistance for the pacers, movement off the pitch, plenty of carry and batting shouldn't be easy," reckon Sunil Gavaskar and Matthew Hayden on air. There is plenty of grass but it has significantly reduced from what it was a couple of days ago. There should be assistance early on and that's why maybe India have decided to bowl first but the batting will get better in the next couple of days before the spinners coming into play on Days 4 and 5.

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan and ex-Australian opener Matthew Hayden walked out with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as just a few minutes are left before the first ball is bowled.

Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

India win the toss and elect to field first.

We are just a few minutes away from the toss. There are overcast conditions at the Gabba right now.

Australia have lost just 10 Tests at the Gabba out of the 66 they have played. Australia have won 42 games and drawn 13 matches. One game ended in a tie.

Traditionally, the sophomore Tests can get a bit tricky during long Test series but it is the third one for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with either of the teams winning a match each. India will be pumped up taking confidence from their last performance at the Gabba four years ago but Australia have the momentum. Should be a cracker! Welcome to our live coverage of the third Test between India and Australia from Gabba, Brisbane.