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    "editor1": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Colombo, Aug 20<\/strong> - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday felicitated retiring Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara before the start of the second day&#39;s play of the ongoing second Test, which marks the farewell of the batting legend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya congratulated Sangakkara on a glorious career that spanned over 15 years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&quot;Kumar Sangakkara has not only been a true asset for Sri Lankan cricket but also a great ambassador for the game of cricket. I congratulate him on all his achievements and wish him a happy and successful life post retirement,&quot; a BCCI release quoted Dalmiya as saying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&quot;Kumar Sangakkara is a true legend of the game. His conduct both on and off the field has been exemplary. He is one of the most consistent performers of our times and a role model for youngsters around the world. On behalf of the BCCI, I would like to wish him the very best for his future endeavours,&quot; BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"line-height: 20.7999992370605px; text-align: justify;\">(IANS)<\/span><\/p>\r\n",
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