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    "excerpt": "New Delhi, Dec 3 (CRICKETNMORE) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday rated the current Indian team as the best in the world, asserting that the national squad reminds him of the batch of 2002-03.\r\n",
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    "editor1": "<p>New Delhi, Dec 3 (CRICKETNMORE) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday rated the current Indian team as the best in the world, asserting that the national squad reminds him of the batch of 2002-03.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;The current bunch of cricketers remind me of the team we had in 2002-2003. We had (Virender) Sehwag opening the innings, Rahul (Dravid) came at No.3, followed by me in No.4, Sourav (Ganguly) at No.5 and (VVS) Laxman at No.6.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I see the same team in the present one. To me, it is the best side in the world,&quot; Tendulkar said during an interactive session at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;We have the right balance as far as quality fast bowlers and spinners are concerned. We have a well balanced side with a very strong batting line-up,&quot; he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 43-year-old, who retired from Test cricket in 2013, also maintained that the team only needs &quot;direction&quot; and has the best man to guide them in current coach Anil Kumble.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;They have got an ideal man to guide them in Anil Kumble. To have Anil in the dressing room is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It is fantastic to have him,&quot; Tendulkar said.<\/p>\r\n",
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