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  "id": 2584399,
  "title": "After Root, Stokes calls ECB decision 'shambolic' over Headingley’s exclusion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/after-root-stokes-calls-ecb-decision-shambolic-over-headingleys",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T11:53:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/after-joe-root-ben-stokes-calls-ecb-decision-shambolic-over-headingleys-2027-ashes-exclusion/articleshow/133423450.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ben Stokes has taken a bold stance against the England and Wales Cricket Board after they decided to exclude Headingley and Old Trafford from the 2027 men's Ashes lineup. This controversial move has sparked backlash among players and fans due to the historical importance these venues hold within Ashes cricket.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Stokes says decision to leave Headingley off Ashes roster 'shambolic'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/stokes-says-decision-to-leave-headingley-off-ashes-roster-shambolic",
        "published": "2026-08-22T12:23:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ben Stokes fumes at ‘shambolic’ decision to omit Headingley from Ashes venues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/ben-stokes-fumes-at-shambolic-decision-to-omit-headingley-from-ashes",
        "published": "2026-08-22T13:33:43.000Z"
      }
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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."
}