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    "editor1": "<p>Colombo, June 24 (CRICKETNMORE): Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has stepped down from his position, the country&#39;s cricket board confirmed here on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 56-year-old South African affectionately known as &#39;Fordy&#39; was given the post in February last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Commenting on the development, the cricket board&#39;s head Thilanga Sumathipala said: &quot;We have to thank Fordy for his invaluable contribution to Sri Lanka Cricket,&quot;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;He joined us at a time where we were quoted by the ICC as being on the &lsquo;verge of suspension&#39; and at a time where things were volatile and uncertain, Ford had faith in us &amp; has given us his fullest support.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;This was a decision arrived at mutually after careful consideration and deliberation and we are both confident of its propriety. Ford epitomizes the character of cricket as a true gentleman, and we are indeed sorry to see him go. We wish him the very best in where his path lies,&quot; Sumathipala said in the official statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sri Lanka take on Zimbabwe in a five match One-Day International (ODI) home series starting from June 30.<\/p>\r\n",
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