Pat Cummins' mother Maria loses brave cancer battle

Maria died in Sydney overnight, three weeks after Cummins returned home.

Australian players were told of Cummins' mother's death on Friday ahead of a crucial second day in Ahmedabad.

"We are deeply saddened at the passing of Maria Cummins overnight," a Cricket Australia statement read.

"On behalf of Australian Cricket, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Pat, the Cummins family and their friends."

Steve Smith has filled in as captain in Cummins' absence during the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar series.