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Latest Sports News - Removing Karthik as captain not discussed: KKR head coach Kallis
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Latest Sports News - 25 years since 3-time Formula 1 champ Ayrton Senna died during race
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Latest Sports News - Players get confused as ball goes missing; it was in umpire's pocket
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