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    "editor1": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Hobart, March 6 (IANS) Zimbabwe&rsquo;s stand-in skipper Brendan Taylor on Friday labelled Saturday&rsquo;s World Cup Pool B match against Ireland at the Bludstone Arena as a make or break game for both sides.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">After failing to grab a golden opportunity against Pakistan in the last match which they lost by 20 runs, Zimbabwe head into the contest needing a win. Then they have to cause an unlikely upset against India to have any chance of reaching the quarterfinals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">&quot;It is a crunch game for us and it is for them as well. We need to win this and try and push for India as well but we are not looking too far ahead,&quot; Taylor was quoted as saying by news.com.au on Friday.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Taylor is standing in for injured skipper Elton Chigumbura, who strained his quadricep in the loss to Pakistan. Chigumbura is considered doubtful for the rest of the competition.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">Taylor added Regis Chakabva will come in for Chigumbura.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">&quot;Unfortunately Elton misses out but everyone is excited and Regis Chakabva comes in for him. We are confident he can do just as good a job.&quot;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">The 29-year-old also said pressure will be on both sides, but he is hopeful of playing competitive cricket.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">&quot;Every game there is pressure&hellip; you want to be competitive at the least. They will also feel the pressure, they also need to win this game,&quot; concluded Taylor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\">After Saturday&#39;s game, Zimbabwe play India on March 14 in Auckland.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n",
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