{
  "id": 4374411,
  "title": "‘Please, let’s not’: Gavaskar rejects free-hit idea in Test cricket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/please-lets-not-gavaskar-rejects-free-hit-idea-in-test-cricket",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T05:58:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/please-lets-not-sunil-gavaskar-rejects-free-hit-idea-after-indias-no-ball-mess/articleshow/133624092.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Sunil Gavaskar stands firm against the introduction of free hits for no-balls in Test cricket, arguing that this practice offers batters unearned advantages. Instead, he suggests implementing financial penalties that escalate with repeated infractions, potentially involving the bowler’s coach. Furthermore, Gavaskar proposes that teams should have the authority to vote on additional penalties for…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}