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    "headline": "34-Year-Old Star Likely To Be India's Vice-Captain Against West Indies",
    "summary": "India's cricket team is likely to appoint a 34-year-old player as vice-captain for the upcoming series against the West Indies due to Shreyas Iyer's unavailability. The senior player is expected to support team leadership, with an official announcement anticipated soon.",
    "articleBody": "India's cricket team is expected to appoint a 34-year-old star as vice-captain for the upcoming series against the West Indies. This decision comes following the unavailability of Shreyas Iyer, who was originally slated for the position, according to cricket experts.\n\nThe senior player is set to take on the vice-captaincy role to provide leadership support during the series. Experts believe this move will strengthen the team's strategic approach in Iyer's absence. No official announcement has been made yet, but the selection is anticipated soon.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nStar Pacer Jasprit Bumrah Set to Miss Afghanistan T20Is\nSmriti Mandhana Becomes Leading Run-Scorer in Women’s Cricket\nEx-Captain Criticises India's Top Three After Pakistan Win\nShafali and Deepti Lead India to 10th Asia Cup Final",
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    "published_at": "2026-09-13T14:23:10+00:00",
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