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    "editor1": "<p>After having a decent Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign last year, all-rounder Axar Patel is set to make a mark for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming season starting on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe 26-year-old player, who is slowly adapting to the new normal of cricket, spoke about the challenges of the new rules in the game and the IPL bio-bubble.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;Obviously, with no crowd, we&#39;ll feel empty. Then, the saliva ban is going to make a big difference for the bowlers. During initial practice sessions, I was being conscious of not using saliva or sweat on the ball. So, these are the challenges that we will have to be wary of.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;Nevertheless, the positive thing is that at least we will have action-packed cricket after a long time, which is a good thing for not only us, but also for India. Everyone will enjoy the game with a different frame of mind which will be really exciting,&quot; he said.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAxar is trying hard to comply with the Covid protocols. &quot;We are feeling a little bad that we can&#39;t enjoy the matches with our friends. After every two days, tests are being conducted. We can&#39;t go out anywhere and we can&#39;t sit for more than 15 minutes in anyone&#39;s room, so these things are challenging, but slowly we are getting used to it,&quot; he added.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nSpeaking on how he is preparing for the first match against Kings XI Punjab on Sunday, Patel said: &quot;First of all, it feels really good to be back playing on the ground after being off from cricket for a long time due to lockdown. Since we are in the tournament week, it feels really good and the boys are in a positive mind frame.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;I feel I am practicing with a positive mindset. I have ticked all the boxes in bowling, batting and fielding, so I think I have prepared well enough.&quot;<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nCommenting on the squad, which consists of a few experienced players in the form of Ravichandran Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane, the all-rounder said the team can become champions this year.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;With the new changes, I think the squad looks good. With fast bowlers, spinners and all-rounders, we have covered all the bases and I think we can become champions this time. Everyone looks positive in the nets and we all are in good shape.&quot;<\/p>\r\n",
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