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Cricketer escapes terror attack

Kabir Ali
Ali is expected to return to the UK soon

Worcestershire cricketer and former England player Kabir Ali escaped being caught up in the terror attacks in Mumbai.

Kabir was staying at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in the city, which was one of the landmarks targeted in a series of attacks by gunmen on Wednesday.

He was not at there at the time of the attacks and is expected to return to the UK soon.

He had been on holiday in India since the end of the 2008 season.

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