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    "editor1": "<p><strong>Cuttack, October 6 <\/strong>- All-rounder Albie Morkel, who was awarded man-of-the-match for his excellent bowling figures which helped South Africa beat India by six wickets on Monday, said that a few months back he thought he would never get the opportunity to play for his country again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead by winning the second Twenty20 International of the three-match series at the Barabati Stadium here on Monday, the last of which will be played at the Eden Gardens on October 8. Chasing India&#39;s total of 92, South Africa crossed the line with six wickets in hand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>J.P. Duminy top-scored with an unbeaten knock of 30, while Morkel returned with figures of 4-0-12-3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I think couple of months ago, I thought I would never get the opportunity to play for South Africa again, this is my 50th cap. I&#39;m just happy to have played a small part in the series win. Fielding plays a massive role in T20 cricket,&quot; Morkel said at the post match presentation ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I arrived on Friday, during the first T20. One practice session, but it&#39;s nice, it often works out that way, not too much thinking, just come in and play,&quot; he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 34-year-old all-rounder added: &quot;We got two of their big guns with two fantastic run-outs. We got wickets anyway, but throw in those run-outs, and that really put us on top.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Morkel said he expects India to come back strong in the last T20 match in Kolkata.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;They are a world-class unit, we know what they can do. The series is done now, but I expect them to bounce back in Kolkata,&quot; Morkel said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(IANS)<\/p>\r\n",
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