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    "excerpt": "May 23 (CRICKETNMORE) Bowling has always been Pakistan's strength and the return of Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir has given the unit the much-needed balance feels former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afr",
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    "editor1": "<p><strong>May 23 (CRICKETNMORE)<\/strong> Bowling has always been Pakistan&#39;s strength and the return of Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir has given the unit the much-needed balance feels former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;We did quite a few experiments with the side. We rested the seniors in the series against Australia, giving chance to youngsters,&quot; Afridi said in a video posted by the Pakistan Cricket Board on its twitter account.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Our bowling struggled before the World Cup I think because they lacked experience there. Now Wahab Riaz, (leg-spinner) Shadab Khan and Mohammad Amir are back and it&#39;s a well-balanced team. We should not have any excuse now.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Afridi said that the best part about this Pakistan team was that the batting -- which has always been an area of concern -- has looked good this time round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I think this team has the right combination. The best thing is (that) batting used to be a constant worry for us but our batsmen are now in good form,&quot; he explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>But Afridi warned that in a tournament like the World Cup, it will be very important to start well and gain momentum early into the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;It&#39;s very important to win the first couple of matches to build a momentum ... Our youngsters are capable of beating any team in the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I see Pakistan as one of the teams in the semi-finals and, God willing, I&#39;m confident they&#39;ll play the final too. Pressure is inevitable in international cricket. It tests a player and his mental strength. But World Cup is also a great opportunity to become a hero with the whole world looking at you.&quot;<\/p>\r\n",
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