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    "headline": "Ex-BCCI Selector Explains Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Start Against Afghanistan",
    "summary": "A former BCCI selector explained Jasprit Bumrah's bowling start against Afghanistan, citing factors like pitch conditions and match situation that influence his early wicket-taking ability. The expert noted that these conditions affect Bumrah's initial impact but do not reduce his overall effectiveness.",
    "articleBody": "A former selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has offered an explanation for Jasprit Bumrah's performance at the start of the bowling innings against Afghanistan. The expert discussed reasons why Bumrah might not pick wickets early in the game.\n\nThe ex-BCCI selector analyzed Bumrah's bowling strategy and conditions that could affect his wicket-taking ability at the beginning of the match. According to the expert, various factors such as pitch conditions and match situation influence Bumrah's initial impact. The selector emphasized that this does not diminish Bumrah's overall effectiveness but explains the tactical approach he might adopt.",
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    "published_at": "2026-09-12T14:35:01+00:00",
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