Persistent rain washed out most of the first day's play in the third India-Australia Test at Brisbane. Fans who braved the weather received full refunds as fewer than 15 overs were possible. Australia reached 28/0 before the downpour halted play. The outfield was submerged at one point, preventing any resumption despite drainage efforts.
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