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    "title": "Dream come true to play for Mumbai Indians, says Hardik Pandya",
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    "excerpt": "New Delhi, May 18 (CRICKETNMORE): Asserting that Mumbai Indians will reach the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya said on Friday that it is a dream come true for him to represent the reigning IPL champions. Mumbai",
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    "editor1": "<p><strong>New Delhi, May 18 (CRICKETNMORE): <\/strong>Asserting that Mumbai Indians will reach the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya said on Friday that it is a dream come true for him to represent the reigning IPL champions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mumbai have a star-studded coaching staff which includes the likes of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lanka&#39;s former star pacer Lasith Malinga. India opener Rohit Sharma is the current captain while star West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard is also a part of the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;There are so many legends in the team and every day, we get to learn a new thing. So, it is a dream come true for me to play for Mumbai Indians,&quot; Pandya said during his visit to the Taiwan Expo here on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Pandya visited the Taiwan Expo along with Mumbai Indians teammates Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. The players not only experienced the Taiwanese technology but also took a tour of the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion which showcased never seen before innovative products from Taiwan&#39;s most popular brands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mumbai are currently fourth in the IPL table with 12 points, having won six of the 13 matches they have played so far.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The three-time IPL champions struggled to get going in the early stages of this year&#39;s tournament before making a strong comeback.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mumbai must win their last league game against Delhi Daredevils here on Sunday in order to qualify for the play-offs and Pandya is confident that his teammates are equal to the challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Our team believes to play our best, losing and winning is a part of the game. Our team is really positive for the upcoming matches and making it to the play-offs,&quot; he said.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n",
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