The men were the last Australians still imprisoned in Indonesia for trying to smuggle heroin in 2005, in a case that became a diplomatic flashpoint between the countries.

The five remaining members of the so-called Bali Nine drug-smuggling ring have returned to Australia after serving nearly two decades in Indonesian prisons.

Australia's prime minister says five Australians who have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons for heroin trafficking have returned to Australia under a deal struck between the two governments

Australia’s tail wagged a little longer to reach 445 all out before a stunning opening spell by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood had India in early trouble at 22-3 in its reply at lunch on the third day of the third cricket test.

Twin century-makers Travis Head and Steve Smith put on a fourth-wicket partnership of 241 as Australia reached 405-7 at stumps on the second day of the third Test against India on Sunday.

Australia is refusing to panic about the prospect of rain cruelling its chances of getting a result in Brisbane, despite the forecast of more inclement weather.