{
  "id": 7368657,
  "title": "Varun Chakaravarthy Ruled Out Of Afghanistan T20Is With Side Strain, Asian Games Participation Doubtful",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/varun-chakaravarthy-ruled-out-of-afghanistan-t20is-with-side-strain",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T17:26:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/varun-chakaravarthy-ruled-out-of-afghanistan-t20is-with-side-strain-asian-games-participation-doubtful"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi, Sep 14: India's wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against Afghanistan, which are scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The injury comes after Chakaravarthy suffered a fresh side strain during India's seven-wicket win in the series opener on Sunday. Scans have confirmed the side strain, but it remains to be seen when he will be available for selection. Chakaravarthy, 35, had recently made his comeback to the Indian team after recovering from a hamstring injury he sustained during a tour of England. He had also previously injured his left foot while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026. Speaking to the media following the match, Chakaravarthy reflected on the toll that constant physical rehabilitation takes on cricketers, stating that injuries are a common part of an athlete's life. India currently have Kuldeep Yadav, Krunal Pandya, and uncapped Vipraj Nigam available as spin options, with Harsh Dubey and Shahbaz Ahmed rehabilitating from their respective injuries at the Centre of Excellence.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, Sep 14: India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against Afghanistan, to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, after suffering a fresh injury. The recent setback also leaves in doubt Chakaravarthy’s availability for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. Chakaravarthy, 35, picked up the latest injury during India’s seven-wicket victory in the…",
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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."
}