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New Zealand vs India | 1st ODI: Full Preview, Lineups, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction

New Zealand vs India | 1st ODI: Full Preview, Lineups, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction. Make Your Team Now.

Nov 24, 2022, 8:12 AM4 min read

New Zealand vs India | 1st ODI: Dhawan-led team India will be up against the Kiwis in a three-match ODI series, with the first ODI on Friday, November 25, from 7:00 AM onwards at Eden Park, Auckland.

Rain washed out two games in the recently concluded T20I series between these two giant sides, while India managed to grab the series with a win in the second T20I.

Also Read: India squad for New Zealand, Bangladesh series: Hardik to captain in T20Is, Dhawan to lead in ODIs

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New Zealand vs India: 1st ODI match Preview

Match Details

Match: New Zealand vs India – 1st ODI
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland.
Date & Time: 25th November 2022 at 7:00 AM (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Amazon Prime.

Read Also: Player of the series winners in T20 World Cup History

Pitch Report: New Zealand vs India: 1st ODI Preview

The first ODI will be played in Auckland. The pitch out here is a batting paradise. Pace Bowlers will get some movement in the initial few overs. 260 is the par score here.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Matches Played: 114
Won by New Zealand: 49
Won by India: 55
No result: 10

Team News:

New Zealand:

The hosts will be looking to steal the ODI series after a loss in the T20I. Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson, who missed the last T20I is set to be back as captain for the ODI series. However, the squad of Blackcaps is looking pretty good with Conway and Allen set to open the innings. Tom Latham is also in the squad and can bat at the top with replacing Allen or Conway. Then skipper Kane Williamson, Glenn Philips, and Daryl Mitchell will bat in the middle while James Neesham and Santner will act as all-rounders.

New Zealand vs India | 1st ODI: Full Preview, Lineups, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction | Sportz Point
Image - ICC

In the pace department, the Kiwis have Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Matt Henry while Bracewell and Santner are the two spinners on the side. Trent Boult and Martin Guptil both Kiwi players are out of NZ's central contract for different reasons and are not a part of the squad. Can they challenge the visitors with this power-paced squad?

Also Read: India's performance in every ICC tournament

India:

After a victory in the T20 series, team India is all set to face the Kiwis in a three-match ODI series in preparation for the upcoming world cup in India. In absence of Rohit and Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan is set to lead the side as usual with Gill set to open with him. Surya, Shreyas, Pant, Samson, and Hooda are the choice of middle-order batters in the squad while Sundar and Thakur are the two all-rounders in the squad.

New Zealand vs India | 1st ODI: Full Preview, Lineups, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction | Sportz Point
Image - The Indian Express

The pace department is consist of Arshdeep Singh and Deepak Chahar, who make a comeback in the squad. Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see if coach Laxman gives a chance to Umran Malik. Yuzi Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav are the two main spinners in the squad rather than Sundar. So, the squad is looking good overall to challenge the home side in the series.

New Zealand vs India: 1st ODI: Possible Playing XI

New Zealand:

Tom Latham
Finn Allen
Kane Williamson (C)
Devon Conway (wk)
Daryl Mitchell
Michael Bracewell
James Neesham
Mitchell Santner
Matt Henry
Tim Southee
Lockie Ferguson

India:

Shikhar Dhawan (C)
Shubman Gill
Shreyas Iyer
Suryakumar Yadav
Rishabh Pant (wk)
Deepak Hooda
Shardul Thakur
Deepak Chahar
Yuzvendra Chahal
Arshdeep Singh
Umran Malik

Also Read: Most men's ODI hundreds for Australia: Warner surpasses Waugh on the list

1st ODI: Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction: New Zealand vs India:

New Zealand vs India | 1st ODI: Full Preview, Lineups, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction | Sportz Point

You must change your team if any of these players aren't announced in the starting lineup.

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ENG vs IND, 4th test: Three Indian players ruled out, what could be possible Indian lineup?

Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, along with Nitish Kumar Reddy have been ruled out of the ENG vs IND, 4th test in Manchester. Here is the possible lineup of the Indian cricket team in the fourth test.

Jul 21, 2025, 6:21 AM4 min read

ENG vs IND, 4th test: Three Indian players ruled out, what could be possible Indian lineup? | sportzpoint.com

Indian cricket team management suffered major setbacks ahead of the ENG vs IND, 4th test in Manchester, starting from Wednesday. Two Indian pacers, Akash Deep and Ashdeep Singh, have been ruled out of the 4th test along with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.

With three players already ruled out due to injuries, Shubman Gill and company will have to find solutions within the squad to name a strong playing XI at Old Trafford. 

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who was hit on his bowling hand, needed stitches. As per the reports of the Indian Express on Sunday, the Medium Pacer will need at least 10 days to recover. This has already ruled him out of the fourth test, and he is unlikely to return for the final test starting on 31st July.

ENG vs IND, 4th test: Three Indian players ruled out, what could be possible Indian lineup? | sportzpoint.com
Arshdeep Singh suffered a finger injury while bowling at the nets. Image | BCCI on X

As per the same report by The Indian Express, another pacer, Akash Deep, who was India's hero in their first-ever Test win in Birmingham, has issues with his groin and back. The Indian team management does not want to take risks with his injuries, and thus, he will be monitored as a precaution.

On the other hand, Hindustan Times reported that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy suffered an injury during the gym session on Sunday. So he is also ruled out of the fourth test at Old Trafford Stadium. 

In the situation where India are trailing by 1-2 in the Test series and needs to win the 4th test, to be in contention to win the series, Gautam Gambhir and company will have to dig deep to find solutions.

Here are the solutions India can go for during the 4th test. 

#1 Bumrah, Siraj, Shardul, and who?

ENG vs IND, 4th test: Three Indian players ruled out, what could be possible Indian lineup? | sportzpoint.com
Shardul Thakur during a parctice session. Image - BCCI on X

With both Akashdeep and Arshdeep Singh being ruled out, there is certainty that Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj will be India's leading pacers in the fourth test. Although our questions on the workload management of both those pacers, they will have to be at their best if India wants to bring balance to the series. 

Now, with Nitish Kumar Reddy's injury, India will have to go back to Shardul Thakur, who played in the first test in Leeds. The Mumbai all-rounder only scored 4 runs and took two wickets in that match. 

But if India wants to go for another pacer, they will have the option of Prasidh Krishna and newcomer Anshul Kamboj. Krishna, who did not do very well in the first two test matches, might not be brought back. In that case, Kamboj, who has done well in the first-class games he has played so far, is likely to get his test cap.

#2 Should Kuldeep Yadav play?

 Should Kuldeep Yadav play? Here is India's possible lineup in ENG vs IND, 4th test, Manchester | sportzpoint.com
Kuldeep last played a test match in 2024. Image | BCCI on X

Now, this has been an inclusion that Indian fans have been waiting for from the first test. Kuldeep, who last featured in test matches for India in 2024 against New Zealand at home, can bring the ex-factor in the bowling lineup. But this will leave the batting lineup a bit thin. 

Since Gautam Gambhir has always looked to go for that added batting cushion, it will be hard for Kuldeep to find his place. Even if he plays, will India look to sacrifice Washington Sundar? This would be a very hard question to answer.

#3 Jurel to keep, Pant to play as a specialist batter

Jurel to keep, Pant to play as a specialist batter - ENG vs IND, 4th test, Manchester | sportzpoint.com
Jurel kept wickets for India during the Lord's test. Image | BCCI on X

Along with these three injuries, we had already reported that Rishabh Pant has not recovered fully from the finger injury he suffered during the Lord's Test. In that case, Dhruv Jurel, who kept wicket at Lord's, is likely to play as a wicket keeper while Rishabh Pant could play as only a specialist batter.

If Jurel comes in, India can leave Shardul out and bring Kuldeep Yadav into the playing XI. However, it will only depend on the pitch condition.

ENG vs IND, 4th test: India's possible lineup

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

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Cricket facts: Father-Son duos who played for India

In this article, we will take a look at the cricket facts of father-Son duos who played for India.

Jul 19, 2025, 12:31 PM3 min read

Cricket facts: Father-Son duos who played for India

Few legacies in sports are as enduring and inspiring as those of father-son duos who have left an unforgettable mark on the game. Cricket is filled with iconic father-son duos who have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. While some sons struggled to meet the towering expectations set by their fathers, others rose above the legacy, stepping out of their father’s shadow to make their own mark.

In this article, we will take a look at the cricket facts of father-Son duos who played for India.

Also Read: 10 Forgotten Indian Cricketers and Their Stories

Cricket facts | Father-Son duos who played for India

Hemant (Father) and Hrishikesh Kanitkar (Son)

Cricket facts: Father-Son duos who played for India

A former Indian cricketer, Hemant Kanitkar was a versatile batsman who played for Maharashtra and two international games for India in 1974.

Later on, his son Hrishikesh Kantikar went on to make his India debut as an all-rounder, playing two Tests and 34 ODIs. 

Vijay Manjrekar (Father) and Sanjay Manjrekar (Son)

Cricket facts: Father-Son duos who played for India

Vijay Manjrekar represented the Indian team from 1950 onwards. His 222-run partnership with Vijay Hazare against England etched his name in history. He played 53 Tests for India. 

Sanjay Manjrekar also joined the Indian cricket team in 1987 and played 111 matches. But his career did not last long. Sanjay played 37 Tests and 74 ODIs for the country before he was bogged down by the weight of expectations thrust on him. 

Roger Binny (Father) and Stuart Binny (Son)

Cricket facts: Father-Son duos who played for India

Stuart Binny and Roger Binny have also played international cricket for India. Roger is currently the BCCI chief and he played a total of 99 matches in international cricket for India, in which he took 124 wickets. Apart from this, he also scored 1459 runs. 

On the other hand, Stuart's career was not very long. He played a total of 23 matches in international cricket for India.

Lala Amarnath (Father) and Mohinder Amarnath Surinder Amarnath (Son)

Cricket facts: Father-Son duos who played for India

Lala Amarnath played 24 Test matches between 1933 and 1952, he also played 186 first class matches. His two sons Mohinder Amarnath and Surinder Amarnath also became cricketers. 

Mohinder played 69 Tests and 85 ODIs. Surinder played 10 Tests and 3 ODIs. Mohinder Amarnath was the hero of the 1983 World Cup victory and was considered one of the best pace bowling batsmen of his time. Surinder Amarnath had made a record of scoring a century in his first Test.

Sunil Gavaskar (Father) and Rohan Gavaskar (Son)

Cricket facts: Father-Son duos who played for India

Both Sunil Gavaskar and his son Rohan Gavaskar have played international cricket for India. Gavaskar is considered India's greatest batsman. He is the first player to reach the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket. He played a total of 233 international matches for India. 

On the other hand, his son Rohan could play only 11 ODI matches for India.

Also Read: Best Indian Sports Biopics of All Time

Yograj Singh (Father) and Yuvraj Singh (Son)

Cricket facts: Father-Son duos who played for India

Both Yuvraj Singh and his father Yograj Singh have played international cricket for India. Yograj Singh's career was not very long. He played only 1 Test and 6 ODI matches for India. In both formats, he scored a total of only 11 runs.

On the other hand, Yograj Singh's son Yuvraj Singh has been a famous all-rounder. He played a total of 402 matches in international cricket for India, in which he scored 11778 runs. During this, he also took 148 wickets. 

Yuvi performed brilliantly in the ODI World Cup 2011 and scored 362 runs. Apart from this, he also took 15 wickets. Due to this, he received the Player of the Tournament award.

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ENG vs IND: What are the changes in Indian team you would like to see in fourth test?

For the ENG vs IND match at Old Trafford, Indian team management could make multiple changes to the playing XI. Let's have a look.

Jul 16, 2025, 12:23 PM4 min read

ENG vs IND: What are the changes in Indian team you would like to see in fourth test?

Despite a great fight on the last day at Lord's, India suffered a heartbreak defeat by 22 runs in the third Test against England. Along with this, the discussion has intensified about the batting order of the team, especially the batting at number 3.

After the defeat at Lord's, the Indian men’s cricket team would like to come up with a big show in the fourth Test to level the series. The fourth red-ball match of the ongoing ENG vs IND five-match series will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23 to 27. For the match at Old Trafford, Indian team management could make multiple changes to the playing XI.

Also Read: England penalised two WTC points for slow over-rate in Lord’s Test

Sudharsan may replace Karun Nair

ENG vs IND: What are the changes in Indian team you would like to see in fourth test?

Karun Nair looked solid whenever he was on the pitch in the 6 innings so far. But he could never take his innings beyond 50. Nair scored 0, 20, 31, 26, 40 and 14 runs in the 6 innings so far. During this time, he got out unlucky many times. But it is possible that the team management may now plan to try talented and young cricketer Sai Sudharsan in his place.

23-year-old Sai Sudharsan from Chennai got a chance to debut in the ENG vs IND Leeds Test. But the first opportunity slipped from his hands like sand from his fist. He played innings of 0 and 30 runs in Leeds. The team lost the Test and he was also dropped from the playing XI.

Kuldeep can make a return

ENG vs IND: What are the changes in Indian team you would like to see in fourth test?

Discussions have once again intensified about the inclusion of 30-year-old left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has taken 56 wickets in 13 Tests, in the playing XI. This tour could prove to be a good opportunity to include Kuldeep in the team.

Bumrah and Rishabh Pant out

ENG vs IND: What are the changes in Indian team you would like to see in fourth test?

Before the start of the series, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Shubman Gill, and even Bumrah himself confirmed that he will play only three matches in England, and since the pacer has already featured in two matches out of three played so far, there is a high possibility that he will miss the game in Manchester to return for the final fixture at The Oval in London from July 31 to August 4.

In addition to Bumrah, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant could also miss the match in Manchester. Pant suffered a finger injury during the first day’s play of the Lord’s Test, and as a result, he didn’t keep after 34 overs in the first innings. There is still no clarity over Pant’s injury. If he misses out, then Dhruv Jurel will replace him in the playing XI.

The 24-year-old stumper from Agra impressed with his glovework during the third Test, and he has amassed a total of 202 runs in six innings of four Tests played so far. Jurel’s best score in Test cricket is 90, which he registered against the English team in Ranchi last year.

Akash Deep likely retain Bumrah's place

ENG vs IND: What are the changes in Indian team you would like to see in fourth test?

Akash Deep could only manage to take one wicket in the third Test, but if Bumrah misses out due to workload management, then he is likely to retain his place.

Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav are the other four bowlers in India’s Test squad for the England series, and for the game at Old Trafford, Arshdeep could come in for Bumrah. Arshdeep is a left-arm pacer, and his inclusion will bring variety to India’s bowling attack.

Also Read: "Find this ridiculous": Stuart Broad slams ICC's call on Siraj, while Gill's behaviour goes unpunished

India’s predicted playing XI for the ENG vs IND 4th Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.

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West Indies vs Australia: West Indies register second lowest test score in an inning by a team

After getting all out for 27 in the fourth inning of the third West Indies vs Australia test in Kingston, West Indies have now registered the second lowest test score in an inning by a team.

Jul 14, 2025, 10:39 PM4 min read

West Indies vs Australia: West Indies register second lowest test score in an inning by a team | sportzpoint.com
Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Brandon King, his third of the first over. Image | AFP/Getty Images

West Indies just registered their lowest test score in their history after registering only 27 in the fourth innings of the third West Indies vs Australia test in Kingston. While chasing only 204 in the last inning of the test match, West Indies were bundled out for 27 after Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland ran through them. 

For the West Indies, only Justin Greaves could reach the double-figure (11) mark. 7 of 11 batters of the West Indies team were dismissed for ducks.

West Indies vs Australia: West Indies register second lowest test score in an inning by a team | sportzpoint.com
Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Brandon King, his third of the first over. Image | AFP/Getty Images

Australia started the inning on a fiery note, with Mitchell Starc taking three wickets in the first over. He then went on to break the record for the fastest five-wicket haul in a test inning as he reached the landmark in just 15 balls. West Indies once were 6 for 11, but a small partnership from Alzarri Joseph and Justin Greaves helped them reach 26.

Scott Boland became the 45th bowler to take a test hat-trick | sportzpoint.com
Scott Boland became the 45th bowler to take a test hat-trick. Image | AFP/Getty Images

But from 26/6, Scott Boland took a hat-trick to reduce them to 26/9. Mitchell Starc then wrapped up the inning with his sixth wicket as he finished with a bowling figure of 7.3-4-9-6. 

What is the lowest test score in history?

New Zealand in 1955 registered the lowest test score in history when they were bundled for only 26 in the third inning against Australia in Auckland. Bert Sutcliffe could only reach the double-figure mark (11) for the Kiwis. 

Frank Tyson started the attack for Australia, taking the first two wickets. But it was Brian Statham and Bob Appleyard who finished the job for the team from down under. Statham returned with 9-3-9-3 while Appleyard had the bowling figure of 6-3-7-4. 

Although New Zealand had played 27 overs to score those 26 runs. They lost the test match by an innings and 20 runs.

10 lowest test scores in test cricket

West Indies vs Australia: West Indies register second lowest test score in an inning by a team | sportzpoint.com
Mitchell Starc celebrating after getting Jayden Seals out as West Indies were bowled out for 27. Image | AFP/Getty Images 

Along with New Zealand in 1995 and the West Indies in 2025, South Africa features in the top five of the lowest test scores in test cricket. 

In 1896, South Africa were bundled for 30 against England in Gqeberha, which was the lowest test score for nearly 59 years.

South Africa again matched their record when England bowled them out for 30 again, this time in Birmingham in 1924. In 1899 and 1932, South Africa registered 35 and 36, respectively, against England and Australia.

Then comes India's 36 all-out against Australia in 2020 in Adelaide. India comes on the list again with their 42 against England in 1974 at Lord's. 

However, before all of these, Australia had the record for the lowest test score, before New Zealand broke the record. In 1888, Australia were bundled out for 42 against England at their own turf in Sydney. 

Team Score Inns Opposition Ground Result Match Date
New Zealand 26 3 v England Auckland lost 25 Mar 1955
West Indies 27 4 v Australia Kingston lost 12 Jul 2025
South Africa 30 4 v England Gqeberha lost 13 Feb 1896
South Africa 30 2 v England Birmingham lost 14 Jun 1924
South Africa 35 4 v England Cape Town lost 1 Apr 1899
South Africa 36 1 v Australia Melbourne lost 12 Feb 1932
Australia 36 2 v England Birmingham draw 29 May 1902
India 36 3 v Australia Adelaide lost 17 Dec 2020
Ireland 38 4 v England Lord's lost 24 Jul 2019
New Zealand 42 1 v Australia Wellington lost 29 Mar 1946
Australia 42 2 v England Sydney lost 10 Feb 1888
India 42 3 v England Lord's lost 20 Jun 1974
Sri Lanka 42 2 v South Africa Durban lost 27 Nov 2024

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"Find this ridiculous": Stuart Broad slams ICC's call on Siraj, while Gill's behaviour goes unpunished

Hypocrisy in cricket? Stuart Broad slams ICC's call on Siraj, while Gill's behaviour goes unpunished. Uncover why the cricketing legend is so critical of the ICC's recent actions.

Jul 14, 2025, 2:02 PM4 min read

"Find this ridiculous": Stuart Broad slams ICC's call on Siraj, while Gill's behaviour goes unpunished | sportzpoint.com

Recent events during the India vs England Lord's test have sparked a fierce debate over fairness. The Indian pacer, Mohammed Siraj recently incurred a 15% fine for his aggressive send-off to Ben Duckett and over-the-line celebratory actions.

In contrast, Shubman Gill's conduct at the end of Day 3, which included strong language, received no penalty or demerit points from the ICC. This clear hypocrisy in treatment has drawn sharp criticism from the former English cricketer Stuart Broad.

Stuart Broad has openly slammed the ICC's call on Siraj, while Gill's behaviour goes unpunished. Read the full story to know what exactly happened.

Read Also: Latest ICC Test player rankings update: Featuring new No.1 and Shubman Gill's historic Top 10 debut

The incidents: Siraj's celebration vs. Gill's unpunished behaviour

Here are the details of two separate on-field incidents, took place during the India vs England Lord's test.

Mohammed Siraj fined for Duckett send-off

"Find this ridiculous": Stuart Broad slams ICC's call on Siraj, while Gill's behaviour goes unpunished | sportzpoint.com
Mohammed Siraj's aggressive send-off to Ben Duckett. Image | X

In the fifth over of Day 4, the home of cricket witnessed an intense clash between both the sides, which led to excessive celebration from the Indian pacer, Mohammed Siraj.

After providing a crucial breakthrough to India by dismissing Ben Duckett, he went on to give him an aggressive in-your-face stare, followed with a visible shoulder barge, while the batter walked back to the pavilion.

This act not only put him in a ban risk, but also resulted in a 15% fine along with a demerit point. Siraj was deemed to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "Using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."

Shubman Gill's inappropriate behaviour goes unpunished

"Find this ridiculous": Stuart Broad slams ICC's call on Siraj, while Gill's behaviour goes unpunished | sportzpoint.com
Shubman Gill verbally abusing in a heated moment with Zal Crawley. Image | X

Looking back at the end of Day 3, we witnessed something below-the-belt during the last over, where the tensions noticeably escalated between both the teams. Displeased with England's Zak Crawley, the Indian captain, Shubman Gill went up to confront about wasting excessive time.

The moment took a turn when visibly frustrated Gill, shouted at Crawley, telling him to "grow some f****** balls." Umpires immediately intervened to make things right, howsoever, the clear breach of conduct and use of foul language towards the opponent was live on television.

This incident spread in the internet like a wildfire, whereas the ICC took no action against Gill. He has so far avoided the punishment, and is likely to be that way, given that 2 days have passed since the inappropriate encounter.

Stuart Broad slams ICC's call on Siraj, while Gill's behaviour goes unpunished

The former English cricketer, Stuart Broad, has publicly criticised the ICC's recent call, highlighting the inconsistency in their decision-making process. He pointed out the double standards in their application of the Code of Conduct.

In the context of Siraj's punishment and Gill's unpunished verbal outburst, he wrote on X: "Find this ridiculous. Siraj 15% for aggressive celebration. Gill swears live on TV & carries on and what? It’s either both or neither. Players aren’t and shouldn’t be robots, but consistency is key"

Broad also commented on the ICC's fine system, following Jofra Archer's dismissal of Rishabh Pant on the morning of Day 5. He shared footage of the wicket, captioning it with "Worth 15%."

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