Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the third Test against India to remain with his family as his mother is seriously ill.
The paceman flew home this week and has decided to stay in Australia, revealing his mother is in palliative care.
Steve Smith will step in and skipper the tourists in a third Test that starts at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore next Wednesday.
Cummins said: "I have decided against returning to India at this time as my mother is ill and in palliative care. I feel I am best being here with my family.
"I appreciate the overwhelming support I have received from Cricket Australia and my team-mates. Thanks for your understanding."
Australia are set to welcome back Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green as they strive to battle back from 2-0 down after the duo recovered from finger injuries.
Spinner Mitchell Swepson re-joined the squad after flying home before the second Test for the birth of his first child.
Josh Hazlewood, David Warner and Ashton Agar have all made early departures from the tour.
