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    "editor1": "<p><strong>Lahore, June 10:<\/strong>&nbsp;Pakistan white-ball skipper Babar Azam feels playing behind closed doors will feel like playing a first-class match and he also stated that it will be difficult for everyone to adjust at first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently put forward few guidelines with respect to cricket getting back on its feet in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>While they have put a ban on use of saliva on match balls, playing matches in empty stadiums is almost a certainty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;It will be very difficult. The fact that there will be no one in the crowd. It will feel like we are playing a first-class match,&quot; Azam told Cricbuzz.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;You won&#39;t be able to shine the ball as per ICC guidelines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;It will be difficult as when people are present in the stands, playing cricket is fun. When kids come to watch, they also think and aspire to play at this level. I am sure we will miss these things,&quot; he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Babar was recently appointed Pakistan&#39;s ODI skipper and he stated that he looks up to former World Cup winning captain Imran Khan for inspiration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I haven&#39;t seem him (play) much but I have heard a lot. I have obviously watched the highlights of 1992 World Cup and other games,&quot; said Azam.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;The way he used to take bold and brave decisions (on the field) was quite inspiring and he used to lead from the front.&quot;<\/p>\r\n",
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