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    "headline": "Varun Chakaravarthy Ruled Out of Afghanistan T20Is, Doubtful for Asian Games",
    "summary": "Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the T20 International series against Afghanistan due to injury and is also doubtful for the Asian Games. Officials confirmed that he is recovering from fitness issues, affecting his availability for upcoming matches.",
    "articleBody": "Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the Afghanistan T20 International series due to injury and is also doubtful for the Asian Games. The spinner's absence is a setback for the team as he recovers from his current fitness issues, officials confirmed on September 14.\n\nThe injury has kept Varun Chakaravarthy out of the upcoming matches against Afghanistan, and his participation in the Asian Games remains uncertain. Experts noted that injuries are common among sportspeople and indicate that players are pushing their limits and giving their best on the field.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nIndia Wrestling Faces New Challenges After Years of Asian Games Success\nTanya Breaks National Record Ahead of Asian Games\nStar Pacer Jasprit Bumrah Set to Miss Afghanistan T20Is\nPakistan Collapse Inside 90 Minutes with Babar Azam Out for 5",
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