By sheltering him from the police, under the Pushtunwali code of protecting refuge-seekers from their enemies, Mr Kamal ensured that the man would be one step behind him always.

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The 68-year-old coach has no plans to step down just yet, but certainly the bulk of his long, successful career is behind him.

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