India’s squad decided on Monday to remain in Adelaide, the strongest indication yet that the Gabba Test will not start the series.

The tourists were due to fly to Brisbane on Monday, but put off travelling until the venue and dates for the first Test were confirmed.

A two-day tour game featuring a Cricket Australia XI was cancelled last week, leaving India keen to play a hastily-organised replacement match later this week.

Cricket Australia and its Indian counterpart are yet to announce dates for the rescheduled Test series, as they try to make room in a packed schedule leading up to the one-day World Cup.

It’s understood the Board of Control for Cricket in India wanted to ensure the one-day tri-series, due to start on January 16, remain untouched.

Australia’s Test squad travelled to Sydney following the shock bouncer injury to Hughes at the SCG which resulted in his death last Thursday.

The players have returned to their home towns and the next time they come together will be for Hughes’ Wednesday service in his small home town on the NSW mid-northern coast.

Captain Michael Clarke, a close friend of Hughes who wiped away tears to make an emotional statement on behalf of the team on Saturday, has already arrived in Macksville.

Past and present players, who became friends with Hughes at all levels of the game, will also be heading to the town.

India management are making plans to ensure their players are able to attend the service.

Tickets sales have been suspended for the Gabba Test.