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  "id": 2265363,
  "title": "Joe Root scripts history, becomes first player to achieve this feat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/joe-root-scripts-history-becomes-first-player-to-achieve-this-feat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T00:50:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/joe-root-scripts-history-becomes-first-player-to-achieve-this-feat/articleshow/133390425.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In a groundbreaking achievement, Joe Root has scored 3,000 runs as captain in the World Test Championship, marking a historic moment during England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root's remarkable batting skills have firmly established him atop the WTC captaincy run charts. His stellar performance has not only propelled England to a commanding first-innings advantage but also…",
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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."
}