{
  "id": 2923624,
  "title": "Duleep Trophy starts with a question mark on relevance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/duleep-trophy-starts-with-a-question-mark-on-relevance",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T01:48:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/duleep-trophy-starts-with-a-question-mark-on-relevance/articleshow/133449185.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The significance of the Duleep Trophy is under scrutiny following the ousting of national selectors from the team selection process. Delhi opener Sanat Sangwan faced a surprising benching despite impressive performances in the Ranji Trophy. Former selectors emphasise the need for their participation to ensure equitable player development and mitigate political influences.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Duleep Trophy: In Test comeback bid, Kotian sends reminder with 4-wicket haul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/duleep-trophy-in-test-comeback-bid-kotian-sends-reminder-with-4",
        "published": "2026-08-23T15:14:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}