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    "editor1": "<p><strong>Mumbai, October 15 <\/strong>- Tributes flowed in from across the cricketing community for left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan, who called time on his international career on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 37-year-old ended his 14-year long international career due to a series of injuries, the latest being a shoulder complaint. He made his India debut in 2000 and played his last game for the country in 2014 at Wellington against New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n<img style=\"-webkit-user-select:none;border:0px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/log.ventunotech.com\/beacon\/vtpixpc.gif?pid=2102&pixelfrom=op\" \/>\r\n<object classid=\"clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000\"  type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" id=\"ventuno_player\" width=\"405\" height=\"325\">\r\n<param name=\"movie\" value=\"http:\/\/player.ventunotech.com\/vtn_player_2.swf?vID=Njk5MzU4fHwyMTAyfHw4MzF8fDEsMiwx\" \/>\r\n<param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/>\r\n<embed type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" src=\"http:\/\/player.ventunotech.com\/vtn_player_2.swf?vID=Njk5MzU4fHwyMTAyfHw4MzF8fDEsMiwx\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"  width=\"405\" height=\"325\" allowScriptAccess=\"always\" allowNetworking=\"all\"><\/embed>\r\n<\/object>\r\n\r\n<p>He is leaving the stage after playing in 92 Tests and 200 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), picking up 282 and 311 wickets, respectively. He will however call time on his domestic career after the conclusion on the 2016 Indian Premier league (IPL 9).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was one of the first to pay tribute to the fast bowler.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;So long, Zaheer Khan. Thank you for all your brilliance on the cricket field,&quot; the BCCI tweeted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Several former teammates continued showering the Shrirampur-born quick.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;One of the coolest pace bowlers I know. He was a bowler who could &#39;out think&#39; the batsman most of the times. Always up for a challenge. I am sure he will do well as he begins a new chapter in his life. Wishing @ImZaheer all success in his retired life,&quot; batting legend Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Well done ZAK on a fantastic career. Without U it would have been very difficult to achieve what the ICT did.most clever fast bowler I know. Life has just started now, U still can and definitely will contribute a lot to Indian Cricket. Wish U all the success,&quot; India&#39;s limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;To a great fast bowler &amp; an even greater person, I wish you luck in all future endeavours @ImZaheer bhai. You have inspired many like me,&quot; Virat Kohli, India Test captain said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Congratulations to @ImZaheer on a fantastic international career!,&quot; the International Cricket Council (ICC) said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Wonderful to have played with you Zak @ImZaheer great bowler great skill! Best wishes for the future,&quot; former Test captain Anil Kumble said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Congrats @ImZaheer on an outstanding career. Was a pleasure playing with u.Will always cherish the gr8 time we had while playing for Ind. I am sure @ImZaheer will continue to contribute to Ind cricket especially in the development of young fast bowlers.#LEGEND,&quot; V.V.S Laxman said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;My go-to man. Perfect gentleman. Big Brother. And a legend in his own right. Good luck for your new innings @ImZaheer Wonderful to know u,&quot; Suresh Raina tweeted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Congratulations @ImZaheer on an amazing career.terrific bowler but an even better friend.looking forward to some good times ahead,&quot; Ajit Agarkar, Zaheer&#39;s national and Mumbai teammate, tweeted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>(IANS)<\/p>",
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