Only 13.2 overs of play was possible on the first day, but the weather predictions don't look quite inspiring for Day 2, too, as rain threat looms over Brisbane.

Cricket Australia announced that 30,145 fans will receive full refunds after relentless rain curtailed the opening day of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba. Under Cricket Australia's policy,

The first day of the India vs Australia third Test at Gabba was washed out due to rain. Cricket Australia will be refunding the money to the fans as the weather spoiled their excitement to watch the high-octane Test on the opening day.

Crushing victories by each side in the first two tests and mediocre form by some of the teams’ leading batters means there is no clear favorite in the third match of the five-test Australia-India series beginning Saturday in Brisbane.

There was a silver lining on the gloomy cloudy morning as Cricket Australia issued full refunds to all 30,145 fans who had come to watch the match on Day 1.

Usman Khawaja (19no) and Nathan McSweeney (4no) will resume when Day 2 gets underway. Play is scheduled to start at 9.50am local time (10.50am AEDT).

Day 1 in Brisbane was cut short due to rain, and it is expected to play spoilsport on Day 2 again, of the ongoing India vs Australia second Test match.

India's bowlers were left frustrated and wicketless as rain wiped out most of the opening day's play in the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Australia were 28 for no loss when play was abandoned,

Rain threat looms large on third Test between India and Australia at Gabba as heavy showers washed out Day 1 of the game.