{
  "id": 9945751,
  "title": "Virat, Rohit retirements spark viewership debate; Sehwag says cricket will survive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/virat-rohit-retirements-spark-viewership-debate-sehwag-says-cricket",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:42:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ab-tak-band-ho-jati-virat-rohit-retirements-spark-viewership-debate-sehwag-explains-why-cricket-will-survive/articleshow/134498915.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Virender Sehwag states that cricket's allure persists even after major players retire. He points out that past retirements have not impacted the sport's viewership negatively. Sehwag highlights how the advent of mobile technology has broadened cricket's reach. Although the number of dedicated fans may wane, the overall enthusiasm for cricket remains vibrant. Ultimately, he believes that the…",
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  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "'Ab tak band ho jati': Virat-Rohit retirements spark viewership debate; Sehwag explains why cricket will survive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/ab-tak-band-ho-jati-virat-rohit-retirements-spark-viewership-debate",
        "published": "2026-09-26T12:12:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}