Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
4 years, 10 months ago

Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal

The Hindu  

Australia’s Steve Smith and David Warner will return to Newlands on Wednesday, less than two years after they were central figures in one of cricket’s greatest scandals at the ground. They will be playing in a series-deciding third Twenty20 international against South Africa in front of an expected capacity crowd where “maximum security” will be in place to prevent any abuse of players. The sandpaper scandal came against the background of an already fractious tour in which Warner became a crowd target after an altercation with South Africa’s Quinton de Kock during the first Test in Durban. “We will have plain clothes people in the crowd and if there is any serious misbehaviour the people responsible will be asked to leave the ground.” Dodgen said security guards would accompany players leaving or entering the field to prevent a recurrence of the Warner incident in 2018.

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Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?

Firstpost  

David Warner has expressed his desire to return to the Australian Test team for the upcoming series against India in November. Despite making his final appearance in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Warner has changed his mind and is keen to play one last match for his country. However, he faces competition from Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and …

Australia’s divisive Steve Smith selection ensures sandpaper scandal still casting shadow
1 year ago

Australia’s divisive Steve Smith selection ensures sandpaper scandal still casting shadow

The Independent  

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Steve Smith calls David Warner's leadership ban fundamentally wrong; calls him best opener ever for Australia
2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith calls David Warner's leadership ban fundamentally wrong; calls him best opener ever for Australia

India TV News  

Steve Smith, just like so many times in the past, has come up in Warner's defence and said that Cricket Australia's lifetime ban on Warner is fundamentally wrong, and for the team, he continues to be a leader. Warner on Wednesday withdrew the bid to overturn his lifetime captaincy ban, saying the review panel wanted him to go through "public …

Ball-tampering approved by Cricket Australia officials before Cape Town scandal, claims Warner’s manager
2 years, 1 month ago

Ball-tampering approved by Cricket Australia officials before Cape Town scandal, claims Warner’s manager

The Hindu  

In a startling revelation, David Warner’s manager James Erskine has claimed that Cricket Australia’s officials allowed players to tamper with the ball more than a year before the sandpaper gate scandal broke out in the Cape Town Test in 2018. “Two senior executives were in the changing room in Hobart and basically were berating the team for losing against South …

Michael Clarke says Warner made scapegoat of ball-tampering scandal
2 years, 1 month ago

Michael Clarke says Warner made scapegoat of ball-tampering scandal

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has accused his country’s cricket board of double standards and making David Warner the “scapegoat” in its messy handling of his captaincy ban following the ball-tampering scandal. Not prepared to let his family be the “washing machine for cricket’s dirty laundry”, an angry Warner on Wednesday withdrew his application for revocation of lifetime leadership ban, …

More Australian players were involved in ball-tampering scandal, says David Warner’s manager
2 years, 1 month ago

More Australian players were involved in ball-tampering scandal, says David Warner’s manager

The Independent  

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Cricket Australia contemplates lifting David Warner's captaincy ban
2 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia contemplates lifting David Warner's captaincy ban

India TV News  

Highlights Warner was slammed with a lifelong leadership ban Cricket Australia directors contemplate rewriting the organisation's code of ethics Warner has been looked upon as a possible candidate for Australia's vacant ODI captain's post David Warner's lifetime leadership ban could be lifted as Cricket Australia directors contemplate rewriting the organisation's code of ethics, according to a report.The 35-year-old, who is …

David Warner makes stunning claim that leadership ban from CA wasn't just about cheating scandal
2 years, 3 months ago

David Warner makes stunning claim that leadership ban from CA wasn't just about cheating scandal

Daily Mail  

David Warner has bizarrely claimed his lifetime leadership ban from Cricket Australia isn't due to the cheating scandal in South Africa back in 2018. In what was a dark day for Australian sport, Warner was painted as the chief instigator behind the infamous 'sandpapergate' controversy, which saw Cameron Bancroft caught applying sandpaper to the ball during a spiteful Test match …

David Warner open to have discussions with Cricket Australia to get lifetime captaincy ban overturned
2 years, 4 months ago

David Warner open to have discussions with Cricket Australia to get lifetime captaincy ban overturned

India TV News  

David Warner said that he is looking forward to having an "honest conversation" with Cricket Australia to "open their doors" and discuss overturning his lifetime leadership ban. While former skipper Steve Smith was stripped of the captaincy and banned from leading Australia for two years, Warner was slammed with a lifelong leadership ban. However, several former and current players, including …

Candice Warner questions why her husband David is only player from sandpaper scandal still punished
3 years, 1 month ago

Candice Warner questions why her husband David is only player from sandpaper scandal still punished

Daily Mail  

Candice Warner has gone on the offensive for her cricket star husband again, this time questioning why he is the only player still being punished for Sandpapergate. Candice Warner has gone on the offensive for her husband again, this time questioning why he is the only player still being punished for Sandpapergate David, Candice and their children arrive back in …

‘Doesn’t help his case, no doubt’: Former skipper says resurgence of sandpapergate can hurt Smith’s captaincy chances
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Doesn’t help his case, no doubt’: Former skipper says resurgence of sandpapergate can hurt Smith’s captaincy chances

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the sandpapergate resurfaced due to Cameron Bancroft's controversial interview, a lot of question are being asked about it. Be it regarding the future of Bancroft-- who was one of the three Australian players found guilty-- or the chances of Steve Smith becoming the captain once again, the chatter around the topic is on a constant rise. Australia's Steve …

Will be interesting if Warner writes book on ball-tampering scandal after retirement: Broad
3 years, 7 months ago

Will be interesting if Warner writes book on ball-tampering scandal after retirement: Broad

India TV News  

England pacer Stuart Broad feels Australian cricket would be in for an "interesting time" if David Warner ever decides to write a book and open up about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal that led to him being barred from national captaincy for life. Warner's manager James Erskine has said his client, former captain Steve Smith and Bancroft were "treated despicably" by …

Will be interesting if Warner writes book on ball-tampering saga after he retires- Broad
3 years, 7 months ago

Will be interesting if Warner writes book on ball-tampering saga after he retires- Broad

The Hindu  

England pacer Stuart Broad felt Australian cricket would be in for an "interesting time" if David Warner ever decided to write a book and open up about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal which led to him being barred from national captaincy for life. Warner's manager James Erskine has said his client, former captain Steve Smith and Bancroft were "treated despicably" by …

Bancroft backtracks on claims, says no new information to offer in ball-tampering scandal
3 years, 7 months ago

Bancroft backtracks on claims, says no new information to offer in ball-tampering scandal

Firstpost  

Sydney: Cameron Bancroft has informed Cricket Australia that he has no new information about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, backtracking on his earlier claims that the bowlers might be aware of the illegal plot during the Newlands Test, according to a report. It has now emerged that Bancroft, who is currently playing for Durham in the English County Championship, has responded …

Sandpaper Gate: Bancroft backtracks on ball-tampering claims, says no new information to offer
3 years, 7 months ago

Sandpaper Gate: Bancroft backtracks on ball-tampering claims, says no new information to offer

The Hindu  

Cameron Bancroft has informed Cricket Australia that he has no new information about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, backtracking on his earlier claims that the bowlers might be aware of the illegal plot during the Newlands Test, according to a report. It has now emerged that Bancroft, who is currently playing for Durham in the English County Championship, has responded to …

Sandpaper Gate: Cricket Australia's Integrity team reaches out to Cameron Bancroft - Report
3 years, 7 months ago

Sandpaper Gate: Cricket Australia's Integrity team reaches out to Cameron Bancroft - Report

Hindustan Times  

Ever since Cameron Bancroft revealed that more than three people would have knowledge about the Sandpaper Gate, the fiasco has once again become a talking point in the cricketing world. Now, Cricket Australia's Integrity team has reached out to the right-handed batsman to see if he has more information to give on the issue. File picture of Cameron Bancroft Sources …

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke supports Bancroft's claim, says bowlers had to know about ball-tampering
3 years, 7 months ago

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke supports Bancroft's claim, says bowlers had to know about ball-tampering

The Hindu  

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke said nobody is surprised that more than three people knew about the Sandpaper Gate and that the bowlers had to know about the ball tampering. The former Australian skipper's remarks came as Cricket Australia on Saturday said it is open to re-investigate the Sandpaper Gate fiasco if there is anyone who has more knowledge about …

2018 ball-tampering scandal 'monumental mistake': Ex-Aussie bowling coach on reinvestigation of Sandpaper Gate
3 years, 7 months ago

2018 ball-tampering scandal 'monumental mistake': Ex-Aussie bowling coach on reinvestigation of Sandpaper Gate

India TV News  

Repercussions of the 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal incident in a Cape Town Test against host South Africa is going to keep recurring forever, David Saker, who was Australia's bowling coach at the time, has said while admitting that it was a "monumental mistake". The incident returned to the headlines a few days ago after Cameron Bancroft, who was at the …

Australia's Cameron Bancroft says bowlers were aware of ball-tampering during Newlands Test
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia's Cameron Bancroft says bowlers were aware of ball-tampering during Newlands Test

Firstpost  

Bancroft, who is currently playing for Durham in the English County Championship, said he wanted to be “liked” by his teammates and in turn lost control of his values. London: Cameron Bancroft, one of the three central figures in the infamous ball-tampering scandal, says it is “self explanatory” that apart from Steve Smith, David Warner and himself, Australian bowlers were …

Cameron Bancroft hints Australia bowlers knew about ball-tampering tactics
3 years, 7 months ago

Cameron Bancroft hints Australia bowlers knew about ball-tampering tactics

The Hindu  

Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft has hinted there had to be wider knowledge about ball-tampering during the 'Sandpaper Gate' incident in 2018 in the Cape Town Test between Australia and South Africa than just the trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and the opener himself. In March 2018, Bancroft was caught on camera trying to change the condition of the ball …

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance
3 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance

India TV News  

Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith, who was dethroned as captain following the 'Sandpaper-Gate' scandal in Cape Town Test in March 2018 and was suspended, has said he would be keen to lead the national team again, if given an opportunity. If it was what Cricket Australia wanted and it was what was best for the team at the time, it's …

Smith missing fans already as Australia leaves for England - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Smith missing fans already as Australia leaves for England - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Australian cricket team departed Sunday for a tour to England like no other in the long history between the two nations. As captain Steve Smith left Sydney on Sunday for Perth, from which the Australian team’s chartered flight was to leave for London, he said he is eager to play again, whatever the surrounding circumstances. Smith was also sad …

Ian Gould: Australia was out of control before 2018 scandal
4 years, 9 months ago

Ian Gould: Australia was out of control before 2018 scandal

The Hindu  

Australian cricketers had gone “out of control” and turned “pretty average people” two-three years before the ball-tampering scandal, says former ICC Elite Panel umpire Ian Gould, who was the TV official in the infamous Cape Town Test of 2018. Gould, who retired after last year’s World Cup, relayed what had been spotted on the TV -- Cameron Bancroft putting sandpaper …

Sandpaper and sobbing: Two years on from Australian cricket’s darkest hour
4 years, 9 months ago

Sandpaper and sobbing: Two years on from Australian cricket’s darkest hour

The Independent  

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Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrives
4 years, 10 months ago

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrives

The Hindu  

Cricket South Africa’s interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to “respect” Steve Smith and David Warner as the Australians return to the country for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal. “I would plead with South African fans to respect our opponents and don’t go overboard with these things,” Faul told The Herald. Both Warner and …

Show respect to Steve Smith, David Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrive
4 years, 10 months ago

Show respect to Steve Smith, David Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrive

India TV News  

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to "respect" Steve Smith and David Warner as the Australians return to the country for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal. "I would plead with South African fans to respect our opponents and don't go overboard with these things," Faul told The Herald. Both Warner and …

Warner, Smith brace for ‘hostile’ South Africa crowd
4 years, 10 months ago

Warner, Smith brace for ‘hostile’ South Africa crowd

The Hindu  

Australia opener David Warner is braced for a hostile reception but hopes fans will show “respect” as he and Steve Smith return to South Africa for the first time since the ‘Sandpapergate’ ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket. “I copped it in England; I actually enjoyed that and played along with it.. “Hopefully, we’re showed some respect when we go …

Don't go overboard: Cricket South Africa asks fans to respect David Warner and Steve Smith
4 years, 10 months ago

Don't go overboard: Cricket South Africa asks fans to respect David Warner and Steve Smith

India Today  

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to "respect" Steve Smith and David Warner as the Australians return to the country for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal. "I would plead with South African fans to respect our opponents and don't go overboard with these things," Faul told The Herald. Both Warner and …

Lack of leadership led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting
4 years, 10 months ago

Lack of leadership led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

The Hindu  

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes the exodus of experienced players left a void in Australian cricket and this leadership crisis had led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018. “I was a bit worried that with a lot of the experience going out of our team at the same time, that there would be a bit …

Sandpaper Gate fiasco born out of leadership gulf, says Ricky Ponting
4 years, 10 months ago

Sandpaper Gate fiasco born out of leadership gulf, says Ricky Ponting

India TV News  

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes the Steve Smith-led side did not have enough experienced players to say "no" and as a result they were involved in the infamous Cape Town ball-tampering scandal which took place in 2018. According to Ponting, the road leading Australia to the Newlands scandal had started years before when he became fearful of a decline …

Crowd hostility in South Africa won't faze Steve Smith and David Warner one bit, says Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood
4 years, 10 months ago

Crowd hostility in South Africa won't faze Steve Smith and David Warner one bit, says Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood

Firstpost  

Steve Smith and David Warner will be ready for whatever South African crowds throw at them when the Australia batsmen return to the nation two years after the ball-tampering scandal, paceman Josh Hazlewood has said. Melbourne: Steve Smith and David Warner will be ready for whatever South African crowds throw at them when the Australia batsmen return to the nation …

Justin Langer unsure if Steve Smith wants Australia captaincy back
5 years, 2 months ago

Justin Langer unsure if Steve Smith wants Australia captaincy back

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith’s ban on leading Australia ends in March but the star batsman may not want the Test captaincy back, coach Justin Langer says. “I’ve built a good relationship with Steve over the last 18 months, and it is going to come down to honest conversations,” the coach told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday. “I’ll be one of the …

Right call on Steve Smith... now David Warner needs to get nasty for Australia in the Ashes
5 years, 4 months ago

Right call on Steve Smith... now David Warner needs to get nasty for Australia in the Ashes

Daily Mail  

It is easy to be wise after the event, but I believe everything has been handled correctly ever since Steve Smith was struck by that nasty blow on the neck by Jofra Archer at Lord's. Everything has been handled correctly ever since Steve Smith was struck on the neck I'm certainly not taking the situation lightly. I was not surprised …

Ashes 2019: Cameron Bancroft returns to Australia Test squad after completion of 2018 ball-tampering scandal ban
5 years, 5 months ago

Ashes 2019: Cameron Bancroft returns to Australia Test squad after completion of 2018 ball-tampering scandal ban

Firstpost  

Former captain Smith and his then deputy Warner were both given 12-month suspensions by Cricket Australia, with Cameron Bancroft being banned for nine months London: Opening batsman Cameron Bancroft was on Friday included in Australia’s 17-man squad for a five-Test Ashes series against England alongside Steve Smith and David Warner. Former captain Smith and his then deputy Warner were both …

Return of Smith and Warner has seen Aussies swap snarls for cuddles
5 years, 7 months ago

Return of Smith and Warner has seen Aussies swap snarls for cuddles

Daily Mail  

There will not be a touchier, feelier team at this World Cup than Australia. Australia are in the process of welcoming back shamed duo Steve Smith and David Warner Australia coach Justin Langer was never averse to a word with opposition batsmen during his 105-Test career, but circumstances persuaded him to adopt a gentler tone when his team arrived in …

Steve Smith takes stunning catch on Australia return ahead of World Cup 2019
5 years, 8 months ago

Steve Smith takes stunning catch on Australia return ahead of World Cup 2019

The Hindu  

Following a one-year ban from international cricket due to the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, Steve Smith announced his return to the national side in style with a diving catch against New Zealand XI on Monday. However, Smith and batsman David Warner featured in Australia's squad for the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales. In the lead up to …

Sandpapergate: Australian bowling quartet threatened to boycott next Test unless David Warner was punished - Reports
5 years, 9 months ago

Sandpapergate: Australian bowling quartet threatened to boycott next Test unless David Warner was punished - Reports

India TV News  

Steve Smith and David Warner today ended their 12-month ban for their role in Australian cricket's ball-tampering scandal. Australian media reports on Friday revealed the breadth of the fracture between Warner and his teammates immediately after the ball-tampering scandal during last year's Test series in South Africa. The Sydney Morning Herald, quoting numerous sources, said star bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh …

One day to go: Steven Smith and David Warner to breathe a bit easier as ball-tampering ban set to expire tomorrow
5 years, 9 months ago

One day to go: Steven Smith and David Warner to breathe a bit easier as ball-tampering ban set to expire tomorrow

India TV News  

After a long, hard 12-month slog for Australian cricket, ex-skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner will be allowed to rejoin their old teammates after serving bans for a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. Smith and Warner are playing franchise cricket in the Indian Premier League, while Australia is in the United Arab Emirates playing Pakistan with two games …

Back from the wilderness, Steven Smith and David Warner to gel with the Australian squad before playing in the IPL
5 years, 9 months ago

Back from the wilderness, Steven Smith and David Warner to gel with the Australian squad before playing in the IPL

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Steve Smith and David Warner might not be a part of the ODI squad for the series against Pakistan, but coach Justin Langer wants both the players to spend some quality time with the squad in Dubai before they head to India to join their respective Indian Premier League teams. Smith and Warner were banned for 12 …

Australia's Steve Smith back in nets at SCG after elbow surgery
5 years, 10 months ago

Australia's Steve Smith back in nets at SCG after elbow surgery

The Hindu  

Steve Smith has returned to the nets after elbow surgery, with Australia coach Justin Langer expecting the banned former captain and his deputy David Warner to be fit for the Indian Premier League. Morkel was training at the ground ahead of a stint with English county side Surrey, and told the Cricket Australia website that having Smith and Warner back …

Smith, Warner to walk back into Australia team - Clarke
5 years, 10 months ago

Smith, Warner to walk back into Australia team - Clarke

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke is keen to see Steve Smith and David Warner back in international cricket as soon as possible ahead of the conclusion of their suspensions. Read: Guptill guides Black Caps to series win over Bangladesh The pair reportedly will not make their comebacks until Australia face New Zealand in World Cup warm-up matches, rather than playing …

Tim Paine hopes Steve Smith and David Warner will be welcomed back after their bans end
5 years, 11 months ago

Tim Paine hopes Steve Smith and David Warner will be welcomed back after their bans end

India Today  

Australian captain Tim Paine said suspended batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner form an integral part of the Australian batting unit and hoped that once their bans are over, they are welcomed back. I think those two have got plenty of runs in the bank if you like," Paine said when asked if Smith and Warner could enter the national …

Cricket Australia: Smith, Bancroft statements not going to impact Warner reintegration plan
6 years ago

Cricket Australia: Smith, Bancroft statements not going to impact Warner reintegration plan

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts Thursday said it has no plans of dumping David Warner despite unflattering statements by his two teammates involved in the ball-tampering scandal earlier this year. But Roberts denied then skipper Smith and Bancroft’s statements would affect Warner’s chance of being brought back into the Australian fold. Our focus is to work with Dave, who I …

Steve Smith, Cameron Bancroft statements not going to impact David Warner reintegration plan, clarifies Cricket Australia
6 years ago

Steve Smith, Cameron Bancroft statements not going to impact David Warner reintegration plan, clarifies Cricket Australia

India TV News  

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts Thursday said they have no plans of dumping David Warner despite unflattering statements by his two teammates involved in the ball-tampering scandal earlier this year. Both Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith have made it clear in interviews recently that the former vice-captain was the instigator of the ill-fated plan in Cape Town. But Roberts denied …

David Warner still in contention for Australia return: CA chief
6 years ago

David Warner still in contention for Australia return: CA chief

Hindustan Times  

Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts Thursday denied explosive revelations about the ball-tampering scandal had isolated David Warner and made it untenable for him to return to the international game. “In those comments, he has buried Dave Warner,” former Australian opener Michael Slater said of the Bancroft interview in which he blamed him as the instigator of the plot to use …

Sand-paper gate: Cameron Bancroft should have approached us after ball-tamper request, says Darren Lehmann
6 years ago

Sand-paper gate: Cameron Bancroft should have approached us after ball-tamper request, says Darren Lehmann

The Hindu  

Cameron Bancroft should have approached support staff when he was asked to ball tamper, said former Australia coach Darren Lehmann as an “isolated” David Warner was urged to give his side of the story. On Wednesday, Bancroft confirmed Warner asked him to use sandpaper to alter the ball and claimed he went along with it “to fit in” and because …

Steve Smith turned blind eye to ball-tampering plan: Darren Lehmann
6 years ago

Steve Smith turned blind eye to ball-tampering plan: Darren Lehmann

India Today  

Darren Lehmann, the Australia coach during the infamous ball-tampering scandal, feels then captain Steve Smith shouldn't have turned a "blind eye" to the ill-fated plan in Cape Town. On Wednesday, Bancroft said Warner asked him to use sandpaper to alter the ball and claimed he went along with it to "fit in" and feel "valued" in the team". Former opener …

Australia ready to welcome Warner back with open arms despite Bancroft, Smith comments
6 years ago

Australia ready to welcome Warner back with open arms despite Bancroft, Smith comments

India Today  

David Warner has not been thrown out of the scheme of things in Australian cricket even though doubts had arose after the sensational interviews given by Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft. "Dave suggested to me to carry the action out on the ball given the situation we were in the game and I didn't know any better," Bancroft told Adam …

Bancroft confirms Warner asked him to tamper with ball
6 years ago

Bancroft confirms Warner asked him to tamper with ball

The Hindu  

Banned Australian player Cameron Bancroft confirmed David Warner asked him to alter the ball during the tampering scandal in South Africa and said he went along with it “to fit in”. “Dave suggested to me to carry the action out on the ball given the situation we were in the game and I didn't know any better,” said Bancroft, whose …

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