{
  "id": 18855315,
  "title": "‘Nothing wrong’: Gavaskar shuts down criticism of Gambhir's decision to bat Axar at 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/nothing-wrong-gavaskar-shuts-down-criticism-of-gambhirs-decision-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T02:56:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/there-was-nothing-wrong-sunil-gavaskar-shuts-down-criticism-of-gautam-gambhirs-decision-to-bat-axar-patel-at-no-5/articleshow/135649980.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar endorsed the decision to promote Axar Patel during the second ODI against New Zealand. India faced early challenges while chasing a modest target of 135 after losing key wickets. Axar was sent in at No. 5 but scored only seven runs, leading to criticism of the move. KL Rahul later steadied the innings after Axar's dismissal, contributing to India's eventual…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}