While the Brumbies were without their top players, who are on Australia duty, they still boasted plenty of firepower and had a brilliant start.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is also aiming to reach a record extending 52nd major semi-final.

India have scored seven hundreds in the first two Tests, with captain Shubman Gill piling up a remarkable tally of 585 runs in four innings.

Horner's departure comes amid speculation that Verstappen may be tempted to jump ship to Mercedes.