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    "editor1": "<p><strong>London, 3 February<\/strong>\u0964 &nbsp;Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was on Wednesday named English county cricket club Surrey&#39;s new player-coach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In his new role, the 40-year-old will arrive in mid-May and work alongside the coaching staff, as well as being available for the club&#39;s T20 fixtures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Azhar said in a statement: &quot;It&#39;s great to be coming back to Surrey CCC again this summer. Having played all around the world, the atmosphere on a Friday night at the Kia Oval ground is something special and I can&#39;t wait to be back.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;To be given the opportunity to coach as well as play is something I&#39;m very excited about.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart said: &quot;We look forward to welcoming Azhar back this summer, both as a member of the playing squad and in his new part-time coaching role.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Being able to tap into his wealth of cricket knowledge and experience will be a big asset for the club.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Agency<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n",
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