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    "excerpt": "Arun Jaitley Stadium: India\u2019s seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube said Afghanistan, their opponents in the three-game T20I series getting underway at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, are a very good side who are capable of pushing the hosts hard.",
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    "editor1": "Arun Jaitley Stadium: India\u2019s seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube said Afghanistan, their opponents in the three-game T20I series getting underway at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, are a very good side who are capable of pushing the hosts hard.<p>It\u2019s the first time Afghanistan are hosting India in a T20I series, though it's happening in India\u2019s national capital. \"They are a very good side. It\u2019s going to be a very good three-match series. Every match would be a challenge for us, I think, and we\u2019ll accept,\" Dube said in a pre-game chat with the broadcasters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Reflecting on his recent run in the format for India, Dube said, \"It\u2019s amazing. Life is always good. God is always kind to me and the BCCI and the coaches, the selectors, captain, everyone is supporting me. It looks good, and feels very confident on the ground. So I'm enjoying everything.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Entering tough situations with a positive mindset has been central to Dube's approach, with the six-hitter stating that contributing to India\u2019s victories remains his primary drive. \"Whenever you contribute for your country and the country wins, that\u2019s always a special thing for any player who plays for the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cSo I always try and think that, okay, today is something I can do, I can help my team to do a little better than what they want. So this is always my thought, to be in a positive way and accept whatever the challenges are there.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Entering tough situations with a positive mindset has been central to Dube's approach, with the six-hitter stating that contributing to India\u2019s victories remains his primary drive. \"Whenever you contribute for your country and the country wins, that\u2019s always a special thing for any player who plays for the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-special\">Special Cricket Stories<\/a><\/h5><p>\u201cBut yes, it\u2019s not a T20 game and the one dayers are probably a different game. Probably a different mindset is needed and a challenge for fitness as well. So, working on everything, trying to get better in one-days as well and yes, want to be part of all these,\" he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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