{
  "id": 5496992,
  "title": "‘Horrible’! Babar Azam’s ‘authority’ questioned after PCB’s dramatic shake-up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/horrible-babar-azams-authority-questioned-after-pcbs-dramatic-shake-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:39:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/horrible-babar-azams-authority-questioned-after-pcbs-dramatic-shake-up/articleshow/133751981.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Michael Atherton has expressed doubts regarding Babar Azam's effectiveness as captain, especially following the Pakistan Cricket Board's sweeping squad alterations after two consecutive Test losses. The dismissal of seven players and coaches midway through a series points to potential issues surrounding Babar's leadership and overall strategy, casting shadows over his role as captain in the…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'He Didn't Know Most Of The Players': Babar Azam & Pakistan Team Trolled By Iceland Cricket After King Charles' Viral Interaction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/he-didnt-know-most-of-the-players-babar-azam-pakistan-team-trolled-by",
        "published": "2026-09-03T04:53:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘Is this from the Pakistani willow?’ ‘It’s never hit a ball’: Cricket fans roast Babar Azam after he gifts signed bat to King Charles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/is-this-from-the-pakistani-willow-its-never-hit-a-ball-cricket-fans",
        "published": "2026-09-03T06:24:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}