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    "headline": "Star Pacer Jasprit Bumrah Set to Miss Afghanistan T20Is",
    "summary": "India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is expected to miss the upcoming T20 International series against Afghanistan due to fitness concerns. The decision to rest him follows assessments indicating he is not fully fit to play in the matches.",
    "articleBody": "India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is expected to miss the Twenty20 International series against Afghanistan due to fitness concerns. This development is a significant blow to the Indian cricket team ahead of the scheduled matches, according to reports on September 9.\n\nThe decision to rest Bumrah comes after assessments of his physical condition indicated that he is not fully fit to participate in the upcoming T20Is. The absence of the star pacer is likely to impact India's bowling strength in the series against Afghanistan. Team management and experts have expressed concern over the timing of this setback, emphasizing the importance of Bumrah's recovery for future fixtures.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nEx-Captain Criticises India's Top Three After Pakistan Win\nSmriti Mandhana Becomes Leading Run-Scorer in Women’s Cricket\nMohammed Shami Warned by Umpires in Duleep Trophy Final\nTeam India to face Hong Kong today, aiming to strengthen semifinal claim",
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