{
  "id": 12795546,
  "title": "‘Play more cricket’: Kapil Dev’s blunt take on Hardik Pandya’s injury woes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/play-more-cricket-kapil-devs-blunt-take-on-hardik-pandyas-injury-woes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T04:18:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/play-more-cricket-kapil-devs-blunt-take-on-hardik-pandyas-injury-woes/articleshow/134779193.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Hardik Pandya's long absence from competitive cricket emphasizes ongoing concerns regarding player workload and fitness issues. Despite working towards a return, his recurring shin issue has delayed his comeback plans. Other players, including Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana, are also facing injury challenges affecting their participation. Former captain Kapil Dev pointed out the importance of…",
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  "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."
}