{
  "id": 13399203,
  "title": "Just install bowling machine: Chahal on flat surfaces having nothing for bowlers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/just-install-bowling-machine-chahal-on-flat-surfaces-having-nothing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T11:31:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-bowling-machines-flat-pitches-bowlers-ind-wi-10915650/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's Yuzvendra Chahal has expressed concern over the flat pitches favored by the West Indies in their recent series against India. Chahal stated that these surfaces offer no assistance to bowlers, making it difficult for them to make an impact. He believes that either the wickets need improvement or the installation of a bowling machine would be beneficial. Chahal's comments came after India posted a score of 249/5 on the Ranchi pitch, which was chased down by the West Indies in just 18.3 overs. The West Indies' top scorer, Shai Hope, scored an impressive 102 off 45 balls, playing a crucial role in the chase.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Yuzvendra Chahal criticizes flat pitches favored by West Indies.",
    "Chahal suggests improvement of wickets or installation of bowling machine.",
    "West Indies chased down India for 249/5 on Ranchi pitch."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}