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    "editor1": "<p>Jan. 3 (CRICKETNMORE) - Former Indian fast bowler&nbsp;Lakshmipathy Balaji was named as the Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach for the 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. Balaji, who represented Kolkata as a player from 2011 to 2013, has replaced Wasim Akram.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Akram cited &ldquo;professional commitments and time constraints&rdquo; for his absence from the upcoming tenth edition of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Also Check <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/williamson-lifts-kiwis-to-easy-win-vs-bangladesh--22591\">Easy Victory of NZ over Bangladesh in first T20I<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s great to welcome Bala back to the KKR family,&rdquo; said Venky Mysore, the managing director and CEO of the franchise. &ldquo;He was an integral part of KKR from 2011-13 and played a key role in helping KKR win the championship in 2012.&rdquo;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;I had thoroughly enjoyed my stint as a player for KKR and I am delighted to be back to the franchise that I have admired,&rdquo; said Balaji in a statement after the announcement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>With inputs from Agency<\/p>\r\n",
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