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    "headline": "Mohammed Shami Says Age Not Only Reason Behind Kohli, Sharma Snub",
    "summary": "Mohammed Shami has stated that the exclusion of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the India cricket team is not solely due to their age, indicating other factors are involved. He did not specify what these factors are, amid ongoing debates about team selection and strategy.",
    "articleBody": "Mohammed Shami has suggested that the exclusion of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the India cricket team is not solely due to their age. Speaking on the matter, Shami indicated that there are other factors influencing the selectors' decisions.\n\nShami said, \"Age is not the reason as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been left out. There is a bit more to it.\" He did not elaborate further but implied that the snub involves considerations beyond just the players' years. This statement came amid ongoing discussions about team composition and the future direction of Indian cricket.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nTilak Varma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Exchange Words in Duleep Trophy Final\nMohammed Shami Reaches 100 First-Class Matches in Duleep Trophy Final\nMohammed Shami stays focused despite Team India absence\nRohit Sharma's Future to be Decided in Important BCCI Meeting",
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