{
  "id": 12120721,
  "title": "Uruguay football stars try cricket at Eden Gardens before India clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/uruguay-football-stars-try-cricket-at-eden-gardens-before-india-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T09:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/uruguay-football-stars-try-cricket-at-eden-gardens-before-india-clash-1.500698766"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uruguay football stars tried their hand at cricket before their upcoming match against India in Kolkata. The South American team, two-time World Cup winners, visited the historic Eden Gardens on Sunday to engage in a cricket session. Several players, including Lucas Torreira from Arsenal and Ronald Araujo from Liverpool, were seen enjoying the sport. The players shared photos and videos of their cricket experience on social media, a unique sight for fans of both sports. However, the cricketing fun was set to end soon as Uruguay faced off against India at the Salt Lake Stadium on October 6. This visit to Eden Gardens holds historical significance for Uruguay, as they had played India there during the 1982 Nehru Cup, winning the match 3-1. Now, ahead of their FIFA International Friendly against India, Uruguay explored the venue and attempted to master the art of cricket, while India looked to regroup after a recent 4-0 loss to Brazil in Kolkata.",
  "summary": "Uruguay have come to India to play football, but before facing the Blue Tigers, the two time World Cup winners decided to try something completely different. Cricket. The Uruguay national team visited the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, where several players picked up a bat and tried their hand at India’s most popular sport. Former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira and Barcelona…",
  "key_points": [
    "Uruguay football stars tried cricket at Eden Gardens",
    "Players like Lucas Torreira and Ronald Araujo participated",
    "Match against India scheduled for October 6"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Just Rs 199! India v Uruguay tickets slashed 90% after empty seats for Brazil game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/just-rs-199-india-v-uruguay-tickets-slashed-90-after-empty-seats-for",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:37:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}