Rohit Sharma is set to be a headline absentee from India's playing XI for the fifth Test.
South Africa have already qualified for the WTC final after beating Pakistan in the first Test by two wickets on Sunday.
Illustrating how big a shock his retirement was even to his own family, a report has revealed that Ravichandran Ashwin's father even had prior tickets to the Melbourne and Sydney Tests.
After retiring as a legendary Pakistan captain, Imran Khan has been a controversial figure in Pakistan politics.
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had also pleaded for the swift return of David Warner's Baggy Green.
Mitchell Marsh's joy was cut short after he overstepped a delivery on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground
David Warner, 37, goes into his final Test having plundered 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has ridiculed a reported proposal by South Australia to bring the new year's Test to the Adelaide Oval from Sydney, saying it is unthinkable
AUS vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 5 Highlights: Australia remained unsuccessful in bowling out South Africa on the final day, as the match ended in a draw. The hosts clinched the series 2-0.
AUS vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Updates: South Africa ended Day 4 of the ongoing third Test against Australia at 149/6 in Sydney. At stumps, Marco Jansen (10*) and Simon Harmer (6*) remained unbeaten at the crease as the visitors trail by326 runs