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    "editor1": "<p>Sydney, Jan 23 (CRICKETNMORE): Retired all-rounder Shane Watson has pipped his former team-mate Glenn Maxwell to be adjudged Cricket Australia&#39;s (CA) T20 International Player of the Year at the Allan Border medal ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 35-year-old Watson, who retired from international cricket just after the World T20 in India last year, was the second highest run-getter behind Maxwell during the voting period from January 8, 2016 to January 7, 2017 but bagged the award on the back of his equally potent bowling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/ashwin-jadeja-rested-for-t20i-series-vs-england--23214\">Also Read: Big Blow for Team India before T20I series vs England<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Watson&#39;s nine wickets from as many appearances at a tidy economy rate of just above seven runs an over, helped him bag the award, according to a CA statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;That seems like a long time ago now actually,&quot; Watson said, referring to his time on the international scene.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/no-odis-before-champions-trophy-not-a-concern-says-virat-kohli--23221\">Also Read:&nbsp;No ODIs before Champions Trophy not a concern, says Virat Kohli<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I&#39;m certainly enjoying a different life now playing T20 cricket around the world. &quot;There&#39;s a lot less pressure than playing for Australia, so I&#39;m enjoying that. I&#39;ve got a lot more time to spend with my family and more downtime between tournaments,&quot; he added after receiving the award.<\/p>\r\n",
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