{
  "id": 12135182,
  "title": "Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns as India captain at Hong Kong Sixes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bhuvneshwar-kumar-returns-as-india-captain-at-hong-kong-sixes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:31:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-returns-as-india-captain-at-hong-kong-sixes-1.500698871"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the seasoned Indian pacer, will once again lead the Indian team at the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes. The seven leading Indian cricketers will participate in the six-a-side format from October 30 to November 1. Kumar, 36, has consistently shut down the talks of his return to the national side despite his stellar performances in the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League. The squad comprises a mix of international experience, explosive batting, all-round ability, and specialist bowling. Kumar's comeback is driven by his years of international and IPL experience and his ability to make an impact with the new ball.",
  "summary": "Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back for India! The 36-year-old will captain the Men in Blue at the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes, with seven leading Indian cricketers set to take on the fast-paced six-a-side format from October 30 to November 1. The seasoned India pacer has consistently shut down talks of returning to the India side, despite stellar performances in the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SCMP Business",
        "title": "Hong Kong lawmakers say 5-year tax incentive too short to entice major innovative firms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/hong-kong-lawmakers-say-5-year-tax-incentive-too-short-to-entice",
        "published": "2026-10-05T08:00:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Bhuvneshwar Kumar to captain star-studded India in 2026 Hong Kong Sixes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bhuvneshwar-kumar-to-captain-star-studded-india-in-2026-hong-kong",
        "published": "2026-10-05T10:11:55.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}