Three Days of Rain

Australia hold the upper hand in the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha, with Scott Boland taking four wickets, including two in two balls, on a rain-hit second day. South Africa's batting problems were exposed again as play spilled into day three. Selection calls are also drawing comment, with Nathan Lyon sidelined and Kagiso Rabada missing the first Test while Anrich Nortje returned.

Kerala is in the news for two main reasons: weather officials have issued orange alerts in several districts ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected from tomorrow for at least three days, and the state's Ranji Trophy cricket team has put Odisha on follow-on after taking a 149-run first-innings lead. Other stories include the state assembly session starting December 12 and an official being transferred over a bakery wine approval.

Rain washed out most of the opening day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia, with only 12.2 overs bowled. South Africa also suffered two setbacks, and with just three days remaining, a result looks difficult. Indian cricket fans are closely following the match and discussing how the weather loss could shape the series outcome.