Mon Dec 16 02:10:00 UTC 2024: ## India’s Top Order Crumbles in Brisbane Test; Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte
**Brisbane, Australia:** India’s batting line-up suffered a disastrous start on day three of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. The team lost three wickets before lunch, with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (4 runs) and Shubman Gill (0 runs) both falling to Mitchell Starc. Virat Kohli (3 runs) then became the victim of Scott Boland, leaving India struggling at 22/3 in response to Australia’s first innings total of 445. Australia’s innings saw impressive centuries from Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101), while Jasprit Bumrah took 6 wickets for India. The match has been affected by rain. The series is currently tied 1-1.
**Mayotte, France:** Cyclone Chido, described as the most powerful storm to hit the French island territory of Mayotte in 100 years, has caused widespread devastation. At least 11 deaths have been confirmed, but rescue workers fear the death toll could be much higher, potentially reaching hundreds. Thousands are without food, water, and shelter. The island’s population is approximately 320,000.
**(Note: The unrelated news items about Rahul Gandhi, Syria, and Sri Lanka’s president have been omitted from this news article as they are not directly related to the main events of the India-Australia cricket match and the cyclone in Mayotte.)**
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