The emotional road back to competition begins tomorrow for Australia's Test cricketers following the death of batsman Phillip Hughes.

The Adelaide Oval match against India, with question marks over whether injured captains Michael Clarke and M.S. Dhoni will play, will serve as yet another tribute to the fallen Australian player.

Cricket Australia said yesterday that spectators will be asked to stand for 63 seconds of applause before the match begins. Hughes was 63 not out when he was struck by a short-pitched delivery at the Sydney Cricket Ground on November 25, and died two days later from his injuries.

The Australian players will also wear Hughes' Test cap No. 408 on their shirts.

Clarke is trying to overcome hamstring issues, while India skipper Dhoni is dealing with a fractured left thumb.

There were reports yesterday that Clarke had trained well and without much pain at a small suburban park. The news was not as good for Dhoni, who completed only a light nets session.