{
  "id": 5359455,
  "title": "Why Agarkar was not present in BCCI's meeting? Devajit Saikia reveals the reason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/why-agarkar-was-not-present-in-bccis-meeting-devajit-saikia-reveals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T14:04:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/why-ajit-agarkar-was-not-present-in-bccis-meeting-devajit-saikia-reveals-the-reason/articleshow/133738304.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia clarified the situation surrounding Ajit Agarkar's absence from a recent board meeting. He shared that Agarkar was traveling and encountered connectivity problems that prevented him from joining virtually. Saikia also brushed aside any rumors about adjustments to the senior men's selection committee. The meeting primarily reviewed past performances and strategized…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "BCCI meeting decoded: Saikia reveals plans for injuries, SENA tours & 2027 WC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bcci-meeting-decoded-saikia-reveals-plans-for-injuries-sena-tours",
        "published": "2026-09-03T14:36:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}