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    "editor1": "<p>Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul has said star opening batsman Chris Gayle will be a part of the core group of the side for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Swashbuckling West Indies opener Gayle, who reportedly attended legendary sprinter Usain Bolt&#39;s birthday party in Jamaica, tested negative for Covid-19 and now is all set to leave for the UAE for the upcoming edition of the IPL.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;We at Kings XI Punjab have had a great experience with Chris and me luckily, I have played with him for years now, we have shared great friendship, we have had some partnerships in the middle, he is a great guy to have in the team,&quot; Rahul said in a video posted on the official website of the IPL.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;He will be a part of our core group, with the kind of experience he has, he will be somebody who will win matches for us,&quot; he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>According to several media reports, Gayle was one of the members who attended Bolt&#39;s 34th birthday party. However, the left-hander batsman tested negative twice for Covid-19 post the incident and will be leaving for UAE to join his Kings XI Punjab teammates ahead of the IPL season starting September 19.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Couple of days ago. 1st Covid-19 test...Before travel I need 2 negative test,&quot; Gayle&#39;s Instagram story said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In another post, he wrote, &quot;The last one went a bit too far in my nose. Phew. Result was negative.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I&#39;m going to stay home for 2020... not gonna travel again...nah sah! Tan a mi yard!! Keep the change! Excuse me! (sic)&quot; he added.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n",
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