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    "editor1": "<p>Dubai, March 29 (IANS) The recent Test series win against New Zealand helped South Africa earn two points which helped them move a point ahead of Australia into second place on the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team rankings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>South Africa defeated New Zealand 1-0 after rain played spoilsport on the fifth day of the third and final cricket Test match in Hamilton -- thus ending the match in a draw and handing the Proteas the series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Following the result, New Zealand dropped two points and consequently slipped behind Pakistan into sixth place, according to an ICC release.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>As the Test series between New Zealand and South Africa was the last series to finish before the April 1 annual cut-off, the No.2 ranking earned the Proteas $500,000, while Australia, in third place, will collect $200,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>England, which ended up fourth, will receive $100,000.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Tuesday, India retained the ICC Test Championship mace following its 2-1 series win over Australia. They stand to pocket $1 million for the achievement.<\/p>\r\n",
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