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    "editor1": "<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">St. George&#39;s (Grenada), July 16 (IANS\/CMC) The United States based Chalak Mitra Group (CMG) are the new franchise owners of reigning Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Champions, Jamaica Tallawahs, organisers have announced.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">The announcement was made here after the Tallawahs posted a thrilling opening round victory over St. Lucia Zouks at the national stadium here at the weekend, reports CMC.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">&quot;We&#39;re delighted to become the new owners of the Jamaica Tallawahs franchise,&quot; declared Manish Patel, chairman and president of CMG.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">&quot;As a group we are passionate about cricket and after seeing the success of the CPL last year, we knew this was something we wanted to be a part of.&quot;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">CMG, founded by a group of entrepreneurs from India is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and owns and operates restaurant concepts across America, including one of the largest KFC franchises in the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">The group, through its restaurant businesses, has sponsorship deals with NBA teams, the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies, as well as several initiatives at collegiate and grassroots levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">&quot;The unique and vibrant culture of Jamaica drew us towards the Tallawahs, and given that Indo-Jamaican culture has flourished for many years, we knew it was the right choice,&quot; said Patel.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">&quot;We can&#39;t wait to get involved with the team and become a part of the Jamaican community.&quot;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">Chris Gayle scored the first ever CPL century as Tallawahs, who emerged as champions from the inaugural CPL last year, beat AZouks to set the tone for an exciting second season.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">&quot;It&#39;s a testament to the strength of the CPL and the Jamaica Tallawahs that we are able to welcome such a respected new franchise owner,&quot; noted CPL CEO Damien O&#39;Donohoe.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">&quot;CMG is a hugely successful organisation with vast experience and a passion for sport. We&#39;re looking forward to working with them as they help us reinforce the success of the CPL and develop new audiences for the Biggest Party in Sport,&quot; he added.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">The Jamaica Tallawahs play their next match against the Antigua Hawksbills at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Thursday.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:verdana\">--IANS\/CMC<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n",
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