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Mohammad Azharuddin has stated that the International Cricket Council (ICC) must look into the racial abuses in Australia and should resolve the matter as soon as possible. The former Indian skipper also echoed the public sentiment that the culprits should be ejected and not allowed at the venue.

While there was always a looming controversy over the Gabba Test, a new wave of COVID-19 cases in the city alongside a three-day lockdown, issued by the Brisbane government, has put the fourth Test at the venue in doubt. The report also stated that Cricket Australia are yet to make a decision.

CA's CEO Nick Hockley has stressed on the fact that Virat Kohli’s absence from the last three Test matches Down Under won’t be a financial blow for the association. He also added that the series between India and Australia will be a testament to International cricket being back up and running.

ESPNCricinfo has reported that the Indian team is likely to start their tour to Australia with an ODI and T20I series before the four-match Test series later in the year. On top of that, reports also suggested that there could be changes to the existing schedule, given the situation in Melbourne.