{
  "id": 12757089,
  "title": "'Naman Dhir has finished him': World Cup winner's big statement on star's T20I future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/naman-dhir-has-finished-him-world-cup-winners-big-statement-on-stars",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T01:12:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-west-indies/naman-dhir-has-finished-him-world-cup-winners-big-statement-on-stars-t20i-future/articleshow/134777331.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Naman Dhir made an impressive statement with his T20I debut against the West Indies, leading to questions about Washington Sundar's role in India's white-ball teams. The 25-year-old, primarily known as a batting all-rounder in the IPL, surprised many by taking the ball in the first T20I. He bowled a full four-over spell, conceding 31 runs. While Dhir scored 318 runs in the IPL 2026, he did not bowl during the tournament. Former India cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Dhir's emergence could negatively impact Washington Sundar's chances in white-ball cricket. Srikkanth stated that Dhir has now taken Sundar's place, as the latter keeps getting injured after every two matches. Dhir's ability to adjust his bowling when he gets hit for sixes highlights his thoughtful approach to the game, making him an ideal fit for T20 cricket. Srikkanth also questioned the impact of the IPL's Impact Player rule, suggesting that it should be removed to produce genuine all-rounders. Dhir, however, clarified that his bowling was not a recent development, and he has always had a strong bowling background. He emphasized that he has practiced and worked equally hard on his bowling alongside his batting.",
  "summary": "Naman Dhir had scored 318 runs in IPL 2026 but did not bowl a single over during the tournament. His international debut showed that he can offer India another option with the ball. Former India cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Dhir’s emergence could seriously hurt Washington Sundar’s chances in white-ball cricket.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}