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    "editor1": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\">Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Rallying behind teammate Robin Uthappa on his reported altercation with Royal Challengers Bangalore&#39;s Sarfaraz Khan, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Gautam Gambhir said on Tuesday that such incidents can happen in the &#39;heat of things&#39;.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\">According to media reports, KKR opener Uthappa had a scuffle with RCB batsman Sarfaraz after the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\">The 17-year-old from Mumbai, bought by RCB this season, was allegedly &#39;held by the collar&#39; by Uthappa.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\">&quot;It is not a major issue. It happens with a lot of people and has happened with him in the heat of things. The media should not blow it out of proportion,&quot; said Gambhir at an event where he donated Rs.4 lakhs for the Indian Ice Hockey team on Tuesday.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\">The incident reportedly took place behind the sight-screen at the Eden, when players rushed to celebrate into the field, after RCB won the encounter. It has been learnt that Uthappa has apologized for the incident.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><span style=\"font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;\">However, match referee Javagal Srinath later denied any knowledge about the heated exchange between the two players.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n",
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