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"Sachin Tendulkar made me a better player"- Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly recalled a match where Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar batted despite being hit awkwardly in his ribs.

Nov 12, 2022, 8:50 AM2 min read

"Sachin Tendulkar made me a better player"- Sourav Ganguly

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar were involved in so many memorable batting partnerships in their heydays and have also been an integral part of many of the Indian team's historic on-field achievements.


Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar
Image - Hindustan Times

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Meanwhile, Ganguly reminisced a fascinating incident pertaining to Tendulkar while he was speaking at realtors' apex body CREDAI's annual conference 'NATCON 2022'.

He revealed that Sachin was scoring runs in one of the games as if nothing untoward happened despite being hit in the ribs by a Shoaib Akhtar delivery. Former BCCI president Ganguly also mentioned that even though Tendulkar showed no signs of pain or discomfort while batting, he had a double fracture in his ribs the following morning.

"I heard a sound and I went and asked him you are okay?" - Sourav Ganguly

"Sachin was the most sane one and Sehwag was insane. So it's Sachin. He actually also made me a better player. Sachin actually got me to lift my game," said Ganguly while speaking at the event.

"Sachin. He was special and I have seen him up close. I have seen him hit in the rib cage. Did not make a noise. Got runs. The next morning he had a double fracture in his ribs," he added.

"I heard a sound and I went and asked him you are okay? He said he was fine. The next morning he had fractures. He was special," the former BCCI president further added.

Sourav Ganguly was denied a second term as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president. It happened after a vote of no-confidence was passed against him for not meeting the expected parameters while occupying the designated post.

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Ganguly was succeeded by 1983 World Cup-winning pacer Roger Binny as the board president. The event happened during the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai on October 18.

It now remains to be seen whether Ganguly will be heading back to serve the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) in some capacity or resume his career as a broadcaster. Prior to serving as the BCCI president, the 50-year-old had held the presidential post at CAB

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16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium

Discover 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium, including legends like Tendulkar, Kohli, Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and the iconic Jhulan Goswami.

May 18, 2025, 7:57 AM5 min read

16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com

Some legendary Indian cricketers left their impact beyond the scorecards and records, which earned them an everlasting tribute. Their legacies live on the stadiums where they created their cricketing magic.

Curious to know the ones who had their contributions honored with their names on a stadium stand or pavilion? Scroll down to discover the 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is one among the 16 Indian cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Sachin Tendulkar Stand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE. Image | NDTV

The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, has 2 stands named after him. He was also honoured with a gate named after him at the Sydney Cricket Ground, unveiled on his 50th birthday.

  • Sachin Tendulkar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
  • Sachin Tendulkar Stand: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE 

2. Virat Kohli 

Virat Kohli is among the 16 Indian cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli posing in front of the pavilion named after him at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Virat Kohli was honored for his outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian cricket with a pavilion named after him in his home city, Delhi.

  • Virat Kohli Pavilion: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 

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3. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is one of the 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni Pavilion at the JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi. Image | Instagram 

Honoring the hometown hero, MS Dhoni Pavilion was named as a tribute to his legendary captaincy and achievements.

  • MS Dhoni Pavilion: JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi

4. Rohit Sharma 

Rohit Sharma is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Instagram 

Acknowledging Rohit Sharma's elegant batting and leadership for India, the stand named after him at the Wankhede is a recent addition, inaugurated in 2025.

  • Rohit Sharma Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

5. Sourav Ganguly 

Sourav Ganguly is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Sourav Ganguly stand at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Instagram 

Sourav Ganguly stand, unveiled in 2017, is a tribute to dada, not only for his influential captaincy, but also for his contributions as the former president of CAB and BCCI.

  • Sourav Ganguly Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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6. Sunil Gavaskar 

Sunil Gavaskar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Alamy 

The pavilion named after Sunil Gavaskar stands as a lasting tribute for the cricketing legend.

  • Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

7. Yuvraj Singh 

Yuvraj Singh is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
The inaugural of stands named after Yuvraj Singh, along with teammate Harbhajan Singh at the PCA Stadium, Punjab. Image | Instagram 

The world cup hero and local boy of Punjab, Yuvraj Singh, was honored with a joint ceremony where two stands were named after him and his teammate, Harbhajan Singh.

  • Yuvraj Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

8. Harbhajan Singh 

Harbhajan Singh is one among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Harbhajan Singh Stand at the PCA Stadium, Punjab. Image | Instagram 

The legendary spin master and Punjab's homeboy, Harbhajan Singh, received this everlasting tribute when a stand was named after him in 2022.

  • Harbhajan Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

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9. VVS Laxman 

VVS Laxman is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
VVS Laxman Pavilion at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Image | Facebook 

Known for his elegant batting style, VVS Laxman was given the tribute with a pavilion named after him at his hometown (Hyderabad).

  • VVS Laxman Pavilion: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

10. Mohammad Azharuddin 

Mohammad Azharuddin is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Mohammad Azharuddin posing in front of his stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Image | Crossbill

The former captain of Indian team, Mohammad Azharuddin, was honored with a stand at his beloved ground in his homecity, Hyderabad.

  • Mohammad Azharuddin Stand: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

11. Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Jhulan Goswami posing in front of the stand named after her at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Twitter

In 2023, Eden Gardens celebrated and honored the legendary pride of Bengal, Jhulan Goswami. Her name stands as the only woman on this list to achieve this milestone.

  • Jhulan Goswami Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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12. Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Gautam Gambhir Stand at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Image | TOI

From crucial role in World Cup victories for India, to his role as the head coach, Gautam Gambhir truly deserves the stand named after him in his home ground.

  • Gautam Gambhir Stand: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

13. Dilip Vengsarkar 

Dilip Vengsarkar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Dilip Vengsarkar Stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Wankhede holds the name of many spectacular players and Dilip Vengsarkar is one of them. It celebrates he golden moments in cricket.

  • Dilip Vengsarkar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

14. Vijay Merchant 

Vijay Merchant is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Vijay Merchant Stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Instagram 

Yet another elegant player to have a stand named after them at the Wankhede. Vijay Merchant's quality contributions are highly appreciated.

  • Vijay Merchant Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

15. Ajit Wadekar

Ajit Wadekar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Ajit Wadekar Stand alongside Sharad Pawar Stand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The former Indian captain and influential figure, Ajit Wadekar, holds a prestigious stand named after him, alongside Sharad Pawar.

  • Ajit Wadekar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

16. Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Virender Sehwag Gate at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

While we discuss stands or pavilions, it is worth noting that the gate no. 2 at Arun Jaitley Stadium was named after the legendary cricketer, Virender Sehwag, as a tribute.

  • Virended Sehwag GATE: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 
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India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

Know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till ODI World Cup 2027 and when India will face which team.

May 14, 2025, 9:44 AM3 min read

India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

After the Champions Trophy 2025, India's target in ODI cricket will be the ODI World Cup 2027. In such a situation, know what is Team India's ODI schedule till the World Cup 2027. The Men in Blue have to play a total of 9 series in the next ICC ODI tournament, which includes 27 matches.

Apart from this, some more ODI matches can be scheduled near the tournament. So, know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till 2027 and when India will face which team.

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The ODI World Cup2027 will be held around October to December. Before this, the Indian team is going to play a lot of matches. India have to play 3-match ODI series against 8 teams. They will play series twice against one country.

India will play New Zealand twice

India will play Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka once each in the upcoming ODI series, while it will play New Zealand twice. Out of the nine series, India will play six series at home, while the rest will be held outside the country.

It will start with the tour of Bangladesh in August, which will be played this year. In October-November 2025, India has to play a three-match ODI series on its tour of Australia. South Africa's team will tour India in November-December.

India will host Sri Lankan team in December 2026

In January 2026, the New Zealand team will play an ODI series in India. After this, India has to play a three-match series against Afghanistan in June. In July 2026, Team India will have to play the same number of ODI series on its tour of England.

The West Indies team is scheduled to tour India in September-October. There will be an ODI series against New Zealand at home in October-November. India will host the Sri Lankan team for an ODI series in December 2026.

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India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

Month/Year Opponent Venue No. of ODIs
August 2025 Bangladesh Away 3
Oct-Nov 2025 Australia Away 3
Nov-Dec 2025 South Africa Home 3
January 2026 New Zealand Home 3
June 2026 Afghanistan Home 3
July 2026 England Away 3
Sep-Oct 2026 West Indies Home 3
Oct-Nov 2026 New Zealand Home 3
December 2026 Sri Lanka Home 3

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Sachin vs Kohli: Stats Comparison in Test Cricket

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket after playing the format for 14 odd years. So let's take a look at Sachin vs Kohli stats comparison in Test cricket.

May 12, 2025, 12:18 PM4 min read

Sachin vs Kohli: Stats Comparison in Test Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are two such names in Test cricket who have taken Indian cricket to new heights. While Sachin is called the 'God of Cricket', Virat has proved himself to be the greatest batsman of the modern era with his aggressive style and consistency.

Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket after playing the format for 14 odd years. Kohli, also the former Test captain of India, made his debut in the format in 2011, and since then he had been India's main man in the red ball format.

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So let's take a look at Sachin vs Kohli stats comparison in Test cricket.

Tendulkar's Test career

Sachin vs Kohli: Stats Comparison in Test Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar played his first test match in 1989 against Pakistan. He played 200 test matches for the Indian cricket team, in which he remained unbeaten 33 times in 329 innings and managed to score 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78. He scored 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries. Tendulkar's best score in Test cricket was 248* runs. Sachin played his last Test match in the year 2013.

200 329 15921 248* 53.78 51 68
Mat Inns Runs HS Ave 100s 50s

Kohli's Test Career

Sachin vs Kohli: Stats Comparison in Test Cricket

Kohli played his first Test match in 2011 against West Indies. He was last seen playing against the Australia in January 2025. He scored 9,230 runs in 210 innings of 123 matches at an average of 46.85. He scored 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries from his bat. Kohli's best score has been 254*. During this period, Kohli also remained unbeaten in 13 innings.

123 210 9230 254* 46.85 55.57 30 31
Mat Inns Runs HS Ave SR 100s 50s

Sachin vs Kohli | Stats at number four

Tendulkar played 177 Test matches for India at number four. He was successful in scoring 13,492 runs in 275 innings at an average of 54.40. He scored 44 centuries and 58 half-centuries. His best score was 248*.

Kohli managed to score 7,564 runs at an average of 50.09 in 160 innings of 98 matches at number four. He scored 26 centuries and 21 half-centuries. His best score was 254* runs.

Sachin vs Kohli | Stats as a captain

Sachin vs Kohli: Stats Comparison in Test Cricket

Tendulkar captained India in 25 Test matches. The team won 4 matches and lost 9 matches. 12 matches were drawn. His winning percentage was 30.76.

Kohli captained the Indian team in 68 matches. The team won 40 matches and lost 17 matches. 11 matches were drawn. Kohli's winning percentage was 70.17.

Sachin vs Kohli | Most Test matches

This is one record that will be very hard to break for anybody. Let's just say that at this moment in time, it looks impossible to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test matches.

Often regarded as the 'God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar played 200 Test matches in his illustrious career, whereas Virat Kohli ends his career with 123 Test matches.

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Sachin vs Kohli | Most centuries

This is one record that Kohli was expected to break, but unfortunately, he did fall short of going past Sachin Tendulkar. But this does not take away the fact that Kohli is an all-time great and is one of the geniuses that the game has ever seen.

Sachin Tendulkar has 51 Test hundreds to his name, whereas Kohli ends his career with 30 Test hundreds.

Sachin vs Kohli | Most Test Runs

Kohli and Sachin, they have scored runs around the globe and in all conditions. This makes them two greats to have ever played the game. Sachin ended his Test career with 15,921 runs, whereas Kohli called time on his career after scoring 9,230 runs.

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Foreign players asked to return to their country as IPL 2025 postponed for a week due to India-Pakistan tension

If the IPL 2025 resumes at the end of May, most of the foreign players will be able to return. The teams believe so. If these matches are played after May 25, it will be difficult for the players to return.

May 10, 2025, 12:46 PM4 min read

Foreign players asked to return to their country as IPL 2025 postponed for a week due to India-Pakistan tension

Due to the increasing conflict between India and Pakistan, BCCI has postponed the IPL 2025 for a week. BCCI gave this information on Friday. The board said that it has taken this decision keeping in mind the concerns of the players and the sentiments of the fans. The new schedule of IPL will be released depending on the situation.

At the same time, according to media reports, all foreign players have been asked to return to their country. Meanwhile, Cricket Australia and South Africa Cricket Board have expressed concern over their players. There are still 12 league matches and 4 playoff matches left in IPL 2025. The final of the tournament was to be held on 25 May.

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It is believed that India's tour of Bangladesh in August will be cancelled. The Asia Cup to be held in September will also be postponed. The remaining matches of IPL can be held in India in their place.

It is difficult for BCCI to bring back foreign players

The biggest challenge for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in resuming the IPL in May is to bring back foreign players. As soon as the IPL was announced to be postponed for a week, most of the foreign players returned to their respective countries. The remaining players will leave India by Saturday.

It will be interesting to see how BCCI brings back the foreign players and restarts the tournament. Because without them, it will be difficult to organize matches.

Players will start playing for the country

If the IPL resumes at the end of May, most of the foreign players will be able to return. The teams believe so. If these matches are played after May 25, it will be difficult for the players to return. The biggest reason for this is that many players will be playing for their national team then.

The final of the World Test Championship (WTC) is also scheduled to be held between the Australia and the South Africa at Lord's from June 11.

Starting the tournament is not easy

BCCI has kept all three grounds ready. Despite this, officials believe that it will not be easy to restart this competition now. All the teams were informed about this on Friday without any formal announcement. People from many teams are saying that all the remaining matches can be held at the end of the year.

Punjab-Delhi match had to be canceled midway

On the night of 8 May at around 8.30 pm, Pakistan attacked the borders of Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan of India with missiles and drones. During this time, a match was being played between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. It had to be stopped midway.

Gujarat on top, 3 teams out of the playoffs race

By the time IPL 2025 was halted midway, 57 matches of the league stage had been completed. The 58th match was halted midway. After 57 matches, Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore had the highest points in the points table with 16-16 points.

GT remained on top due to better run rate. Punjab was third, Mumbai fourth and Delhi fifth. Whereas Chennai, Rajasthan and Hyderabad teams were out of the playoff race.

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Gujarat-Bengaluru have 3-3 matches left

When the tournament was stopped, 4 teams had 2-2 matches left. Whereas 6 teams including Gujarat and Bangalore had not played 3-3 matches. A match was to be played between Lucknow and Bangalore in Lucknow on Friday, but the tournament was stopped before that.

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Most successful Test captains from India

From Virat Kohli, the captain with highest test wins, to Rohit Sharma, who carried the successful legacy till his retirement, discover the most successful Test captains from India.

May 9, 2025, 2:34 PM4 min read

Most successful Test captains from India | sportzpoint.com

The journey of successful Indian captains have been remarkable over the years. The nation has got exceptional leaders who shaped the landscape of Test cricket for India. 

It is now time to look back at those victories brought to us by the Indian team under such efficient captains. Here are the most successful Test captains from India.

1. Virat Kohli (40 wins)

Virat Kohli holds the first rank for the most successful Test captains from India | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli during his Test captaincy for the Indian team in 2021. Image | Instagram 

Virat Kohli is considered to be the most successful Test captain India could ever get! He had a stellar career as a captain from 2014 to 2022. Under his captaincy, India became aggressively dominant in home and held a streak of never losing or drawing a single home series.

Kohli secured 40 wins out of 68 tests, which is the highest as an Indian captain. He also holds the record for most double centuries by an Indian in Test cricket, with a total of 7 double centuries.

India has had several quality test batters, but there is no other captain who could match King Kohli's legacy.

Virat Kohli's test stats as captain:

Span Matches Won Lost Draw Runs 100 W/L W% %L
2014-2022 68 40 17 11 5,864 20 2.35 58.82 25.00

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2. MS Dhoni (27 wins)

MS Dhoni holds the second rank for the most successful Test captains from India | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni during his captaincy for the Indian cricket team. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

MS Dhoni served as a Test captain for six years for India, and had a stellar career. He holds the record for most number of sixes by an Indian captain, which is 51 in number.

Under Dhoni's captaincy, India won 27 tests out of 60, having a win percentage of 45%.

Dhoni's test stats as captain:

Span Matches Won Lost Draw Runs 100 W/L W% %L
2008-2014 60 27 18 15 3,454 5 1.50 45.00 30.00

3. Sourav Ganguly (21 wins)

Sourav Ganguly holds the third rank in the list for the most successful Test captains from India | sportzpoint.com
Sourav Ganguly during his captaincy for the Indian team. Image | NDTV 

Sourav Ganguly, who is widely known for his contributions as a player and captain for the Indian team, is a prominent name in this list of most successful Test captains from India.

Dada was the Indian test captain from 2000-2005 and won 21 tests out of 49 played. He also holds the 2nd position for record most wins as a test captain overseas, winning 11 out of 28 matches.

Sourav Ganguly's test stats as captain:

Span Matches Won  Lost Draw  Runs 100 W/L W% %L
2000-2005 49 21 13 15 2,561 5 1.61 42.85 26.53

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4. Mohammad Azharuddin (14 wins)

Mohammad Azharuddin holds the fourth rank in the list for the most successful Test captains from India | sportzpoint.com
Mohammad Azharuddin during his captaincy tenure for India. Image | Facebook 

Mohammad Azharuddin is another big name to be mentioned when it comes to Test cricket captaincy for India. He served as a captain for 9 years, winning 14 matches out of 47.

Azharuddin mostly enjoyed dominating in home soil and sealing crucial victories for the team. 

Mohammad Azharuddin's test stats as captain:

Span Matches Won Lost Draw Runs 100 W/L W% %L
1990-1999 47 14 14 19 2,856 9 1.00 29.78 29.78

5. Rohit Sharma (12 wins)

Rohit Sharma hold the fifth rank in the list for the most successful Test captains from India | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma during his test captaincy for the Indian team. Image | India Today

Rohit Sharma is another name for one of the most successful Test captains from India who led to 10+ victories for the team. He is the 5th captain to do so. He was also one of the most impactful opener for India in tests.

Even though Rohit's captaincy tenure was short-lived, as he decided to retire from test format on 7th May, 2025, he still managed to be on top with 12 wins in 24 matches.

Read Also: Rohit Sharma stats in Tests: Is Rohit the greatest test opener since Virender Sehwag?

Rohit Sharma'r test stats as captain 

Span Matches Won Lost Draw Runs 100 W/L W% %L
2022-2024 24 12 9 3 1,254 4 1.33 50.00 37.50

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