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    "editor1": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Kolkata, March 13 (Cricketnmore):<\/strong> Pakistan&#39;s wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed on Sunday said he idolises Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and he would want to be a &quot;finisher&quot; like him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&quot;Absolutely, Dhoni inspires me. He does it for wicket-keeping and batting both. He is a great keeper. I idolise him. The way he finishes an innings I would like to do the same for Pakistan too,&quot; Ahmed told reporters here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sarfraz has seldom played the role of a floating batsman in the side and he wishes to continue doing the same according to the necessities of the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&quot;I hope I can fit in wherever possible and contribute for the team. Going forward also, I will try and do the same, that is play where the team management needs me,&quot; he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pakistan played dismal cricket in Bangladesh in the recently-concluded Asia Cup. They lost to India and then were beaten by hosts Bangladesh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking about their Asia Cup campaign, the 28-year-old said, &quot;Conditions were difficult in Bangladesh. For every team the first six overs were really very difficult. But now we have sorted things out and hopefully we will do well here.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">India lock horns with Pakistan in a World Twenty20 group game at the Eden Gardens here on March 19 and Sarfraz believes there will be pressure on both sides to do well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&quot;It is a big game. Both teams will be under immense pressure. The atmosphere will be great, I am sure. Also we have never won in a World Cup (against India). We will try and win here and break the jinx. We will try to play good cricket,&quot; he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&quot;As for me, I have played in India-Pakistan games before. The big crowd will be a motivation and we will go for a win.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sarfraz who is known for his swashbuckling batting, said he would try and stick to his natural style of play.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&quot;I just have one style. I will try and play my natural game,&quot; he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Agency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n",
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