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    "excerpt": "T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna on Saturday lavished praise on Rohit Sharma\u2019s captaincy, saying Team India will win the World Cup under \u2018cool skipper\u2019.\n",
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    "editor1": "T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna on Saturday lavished praise on Rohit Sharma\u2019s captaincy, saying Team India will win the World Cup under \u2018cool skipper\u2019.\n<p>Speaking exclusively to IANS, he, however, added that South Africa can\u2019t be taken lightly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Below are the excerpts of the interview.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Q: India reached the final of the T20 World Cup, how do you see their journey so far?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>A: It is really impressive that our team reached the final. The way they played against England \u2013 defending champions \u2013 in the semis was phenomenal. Captain Rohit Sharma scored fifty. He scored against Aussies as well. He is in good form. So, I am very happy for the team and also for South Africa. Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Q: Your take on the final encounter? Will it be tough for India or Cakewalk?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>A: It is really impressive that our team reached the final. The way they played against England \u2013 defending champions \u2013 in the semis was phenomenal. Captain Rohit Sharma scored fifty. He scored against Aussies as well. He is in good form. So, I am very happy for the team and also for South Africa. Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/wasim-akram-hopes-indian-team-will-travel-to-pakistan-for-2025-champions-trophy-147144\">Akram \u2018hopes\u2019 Indian Team Will Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Q: Your views of Rohit Sharma captaincy?<\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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