Australia is refusing to panic about the prospect of rain cruelling its chances of getting a result in Brisbane, despite the forecast of more inclement weather.

India is 167-6 at lunch on the fourth day and still trailing Australia by 278 runs in its first innings in the rain-plagued third cricket test at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Hazlewood’s physical condition had appeared to be under scrutiny even before the match began.

Australia has taken two wickets and endured one rain delay as it continues its quest for quick wickets to dismiss India cheaply, twice, to win the third Test. Follow live.

With there being multiple play stoppages due to rain on Day 3 of the IND vs AUS Brisbane Test already, here's how the weather for the rest of the day in Brisbane looks like.

The Gabba weather is set to play a huge role on Day 4 of the 3rd Test match. As Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul try to save the Test match for India, they will hope for favourable conditions.

Australia have run through India's top order to leave them 4-48 in reply to the hosts' first-innings 445, but continual rain threatens to ruin the third Test.