3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami's kit and visa ready, BCCI awaiting NCA's clearance to fly him to Australia and join Bumrah: Reports

There is still no clarity on Mohammed Shami's availability for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Mohammed Shami celebrates a wicket The 34-year-old then led the Bengal pace attack in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament, picking up 8 wickets in seven matches at a 7.67 economy to reach the knockouts. His kit is India need Shami in Australia Team India's desperation to have Shami back was understandable as the pace attack struggled in the ongoing pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. Travis Head took advantage of the weakness in India's pace attack, hitting a host of boundaries off Rana Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expressed concerns over India’s pace attack and said that the side will only be boosted by Shami’s return to the squad for the remaining three Tests. Realistically, it seems impossible for Shami to join the Indian squad before the Brisbane Test but if he manages to convince the NCA medial staff headed by Nitin Patel and member of India's selection committee Shib Sundar Das by clearing the necessary fitness tests,then there is a possibility of Shami being available for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

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1 week, 3 days ago

Setback for Mumbai as Jasprit Bumrah set to miss first few games of IPL 2025: Report

India Today

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss at least the first three matches of the Indian Premier League 2025 as he continues to recover from a back injury that flared up during India's tour of Australia. Bumrah is expected to join the Mumbai Indians camp in the first week of April, subject to clearance from the Board of Control …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Sends A Wrong Message': India Pacer Under Fire For Not Keeping Roza During IND Vs AUS Champions Trophy Semis

ABP News

Team India's star pacer Mohammed Shami faced criticism from Muslim cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Barelvi for not keeping 'Roza' during the holy month of Ramadan, calling the act 'criminal'. 'He Has Committed A Crime': Shahabuddin Razvi On Shami In an interview with ANI, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of All India Muslim Jamaat, criticised Mohammed Shami for drinking water during a …

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shama Mohamed hails Men in Blue amid fat-shaming row: 'India beat Australia under Rohit's captaincy'

India TV News

Shama Mohamed hails Men in Blue amid fat-shaming row: 'India beat Australia under Rohit's captaincy' Champions Trophy: Shama Mohamed's congratulatory message for Team India came after she said that Rohit Sharma needs to lose weight. Champions Trophy: Amid a heated controversy over her remark on fat-shaming Team India captain Rohit Sharma, Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Tuesday expressed her delight …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Gavaskar criticises Shami for 'lacking conviction' as he drops Smith's catch in Champions Trophy semi-final: 'Just putting his hand up'

Firstpost

Sunil Gavaskar slammed Mohammed Shami for ’lacking conviction’ after he dropped Steve Smith’s catch during the crucial India vs Australia semi-final encounter at Champions Trophy 2025. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 witnessed a crucial moment when Mohammed Shami dropped a sharp catch of Aussie skipper Steve Smith, drawing sharp criticism from former India captain Sunil Gavaskar. Champions Trophy 2025: News …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy: Shami draws first blood for India as Australia lose early wicket in semi-final

New Indian Express

India made a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, striking early to put Australia under pressure. Earlier, Australia won the toss against India and chose to bat first in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra …

Champions Trophy: Shami draws first blood for India as Australia opt to bat in semi-final

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy: Shami draws first blood for India as Australia opt to bat in semi-final

New Indian Express

2 weeks, 6 days ago

India vs Travis Head, not Australia: Fans start meme fest ahead of semi-final

India Today

As India gear up to face their familiar rivals Australia in yet another ICC event, this time in the Champions Trophy semi-final, fans are anticipating something big from Australian opener Travis Head. India will take on a revamped Australia side in the Champions Trophy semi-final, led by stand-in skipper Steve Smith in the absence of Pat Cummins. However, the real …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Arshdeep Singh to replace Mohammed Shami for New Zealand match? Here’s what we know

Live Mint

India play their final league match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday when they take on New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of the start of the India-New Zealand clash in Dubai, reports have suggested that veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, who did not prove effective in the India-Pakistan game, could be rested for the upcoming match. …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

India vs New Zealand predicted playing XIs: Will Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami play in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash?

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami are doubtful starters as India prepare to face New Zealand in their final group A game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2024. For the unversed, both Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami suffered hamstring niggles during their clash against Pakistan in Dubai last Sunday. Considering the New Zealand clash a dead rubber, giving Rohit Sharma rest …

Champions Trophy: Shami likely to be rested against NZ; Arshdeep may replace him

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: Shami likely to be rested against NZ; Arshdeep may replace him

Deccan Chronicle

Dubai: The presence of five left-handed batters in the New Zealand line-up and the slight calf trouble faced by Mohammed Shami during the Pakistan game may force the Indian team management to play left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the Sunday's Champions Trophy game. If the Friday's practice session was an indication, then the Punjab pacer in all likelihood will replace …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs NZ: Mohammed Shami to be rested for clash, Arshdeep Singh to come in

India Today

The presence of five left-handed batters in the New Zealand line-up and the slight calf trouble faced by Mohammed Shami during the Pakistan game may force the Indian team management to play left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in Sunday's Champions Trophy game. If the Friday's practice session was an indication, then the Punjab pacer in all likelihood will replace Shami, who …

1 month ago

Mohammed Shami: The Jai of Indian cricket's Sholay, overshadowed by Gabbar Bumrah

India Today

The current Indian cricket team can easily be compared with Bollywood's greatest hit Sholay. We all know that Shami was India's highest wicket-taker in the 2023 World Cup, and that too, after he was included late in the team. It was later revealed that Shami played the World Cup in spite of an ankle injury that later required surgery and …

1 month ago

5-star Mohammed Shami not stressing over India vs Pakistan: No special mindset

India Today

India pacer Mohammed Shami has made it clear that he will not be adopting any special mindset ahead of India’s highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals Pakistan. Shami, returning to an ICC tournament after a long injury layoff, produced a sensational five-wicket haul to help India secure a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener on February …

1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit reposes faith in Shami, backs him to deliver in CT

The Hindu

Ahead of the Champions Trophy, one area where India feels a bit undercooked is the pace bowling department, with Jasprit Bumrah unavailable. All we wanted with Shami was to get him back wearing the Indian colours more than anything else,” said Rohit in the pre-match press conference on Wednesday. Whatever I have seen of him so far looks perfectly fine.” …

1 month ago

Arshdeep Singh beats Harshit Rana to take Jasprit Bumrah's place in Champions Trophy for Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times

Among the biggest talking points around India going into the start of the 2025 Champions Trophy is who they would field alongside Mohammed Shami in the fast bowling department now that Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out. While Harshit Rana had been announced as Bumrah's replacement in the squad, Australia great Ricky Ponting has said that Arshdeep Singh should be …

1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: 'Shami carried India’s attack before Bumrah,' former pacer backs senior bowler

Firstpost

Mohammed Shami has received full backing from former Indian pacer Laxmipathy Balaji before the Champions Trophy 2025. While Shami is returning from an injury break and Jasprit Bumrah is missing, Balaji said the senior bowler has proven multiple times that he can be the leader of India’s bowling. Image: Reuters Former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji has backed Mohammed Shami to …

1 month, 1 week ago

Shami's form and Bumrah's fitness concern for India before Champions Trophy

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Even as India are getting to have one last outing in Ahmedabad before the Champions Trophy, their biggest concern is the uncertainty over two of their biggest frontline pacers — Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. And it seems logical too considering that India play two games till February 23 after which they have a week before taking on New …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

BCCI to go Hardik Pandya way in managing Jasprit Bumrah before Champions Trophy? Here’s what report says

Live Mint

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to go with Jasprit Bumrah's injury before ICC Champions Trophy 2025, in a similar manner like the did with Hardik Pandya two years back. Currently at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, Jasprit Bumrah underwent a second round of scans recently, the report of which was believed to have been …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah set to play in Champions Trophy 2025 as premier India pacer to feature in ‘big matches’: Report

Live Mint

In a big boost for the Indian team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, pacer Jasprit Bumrah is all set to play in the mega event starting in 10 day's time. It is understood that Jasprit Bumrah underwent his second round of scans in the first week of February at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and is more …

Champions Trophy 2025: Aakash Chopra feels Mohammed Shami is 'far from ready', says India should have selected four pacers

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Aakash Chopra feels Mohammed Shami is 'far from ready', says India should have selected four pacers

Firstpost

Aakash Chopra has questioned India pacer Mohammed Shami’s readiness for the 2025 Champions Trophy despite the latter’s heroic performance in the fifth T20 against England, when he picked three wickets. Mohammed Shami is far from ready for the Champions Trophy according to Aakash Chopra. AP Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Mohammed Shami is “far from ready” for the …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Aakash Chopra feels Mohammed Shami is 'far from ready', says India should have selected four pacers

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Bumrah's absence will reduce India's winning chances 'literally by 30-35 per cent', says Shastri

Firstpost

After suffering a back injury during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the three-match ODI series against England and also appears doubtful for the Champions Trophy, in which India will be aiming to win a second ICC event in as many years. And while he is set to miss the three-match series against …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami collects first international wicket since 2023 World Cup during 5th T20 in Mumbai

Firstpost

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami ended the long wait for an international wicket spanning more than a year by dismissing England opener Ben Duckett in his second over of the evening. Shami had gone wicketless for 25 runs in the third T20I in Rajkot, his first appearance for the Men in Blue since the 2023 ICC World Cup. Shami’s last international …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shami's fitness is not a problem, Gambhir and Suryakumar to decide his selection: Sitanshu Kotak

Firstpost

India’s newly-appointed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has clarified that there are no fitness issues regarding pacer Mohammed Shami but his selection in the third T20I with England or in future matches is a call that rests with India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir. India’s newly-appointed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has provided a crucial update on when Mohammed …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami returns to International cricket after 436 days, takes field against England in Rajkot

India TV News

Indian speedster Mohammed Shami finally makes his much-awaited return to International cricket as he has been picked in the Indian team for the 3rd T20I against England in Rajkot on Tuesday, January 28. Shami made his return to competitive cricket in the Ranji trophy, before featuring in the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy and the T20 contest Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami plays Rajkot T20I, makes international comeback after 435 days

India Today

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami marked his return to international cricket in the Rajkot T20I against England after a gap of 435 days, replacing the in-form left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to field against England in their third T20I at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. India's new batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, had …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shami fit but Suryakumar-Gambhir will decide if he plays in Rajkot: Sitanshu Kotak

India Today

India's new batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, said that Mohammed Shami is fit, but the decision on his participation in the remaining games of the T20I series against England will be made by the captain and head coach. Shami, who last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, has been selected for the ongoing five-match T20I …

'He is still limping a bit': Gambhir's Mohammed Shami call backed as India told 'main target should be Champions Trophy'

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2 months ago

'He is still limping a bit': Gambhir's Mohammed Shami call backed as India told 'main target should be Champions Trophy'

Hindustan Times

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami's return to international cricket got delayed as he was not picked in the playing XI for the first T20I match of the five-game series against England on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While it sparked a furore on social media, with many concerned about Shami's fitness, but head coach Gautam Gambhir's decision was …

Mohammed Shami has no time for easy comeback as Jasprit Bumrah's immediate future doubtful

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2 months ago

Mohammed Shami has no time for easy comeback as Jasprit Bumrah's immediate future doubtful

Hindustan Times

What’s ideal when one’s returning to international duty after 14 months on the sidelines? Shami’s first test will be at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, in the first of five Twenty20 Internationals against England. Shami’s quality isn’t in doubt despite so much time away from the sport – he didn’t play competitively for 360 days before turning out for Bengal in …

2 months ago

Focus on returning Shami in first T20I vs England

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The last time Mohammed Shami took the new ball for India, more than a billion hopes soared. Shami, unlike the rest of the 2023 ODI World Cup, took the new ball ahead of Mohammed Siraj in the final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium on the night of November 19. He sat at the National Cricket Academy and …

2 months ago

Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah vital for each others' success: Sourav Ganguly

India Today

Former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly has expressed enthusiasm about Mohammed Shami's return to the national setup ahead of the highly anticipated Champions Trophy. Speaking to PTI, Ganguly noted that Shami's return strengthens India’s bowling lineup, providing much-needed depth and experience. "I'm happy to see Shami fit because I think he's probably the best bowler after Bumrah in the country.I know …

2 months ago

As Shami goes 'full throttle' on return to India camp, ex-teammate says pacer needs 'some time' to find top gear

Firstpost

Mohammed Shami on Sunday returned to the Indian cricket team camp for the first time in 14 months and bowled full throttle at the nets to Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Mohammed Shami is finally back in the Indian cricket camp as the 34-year-old pacer fired in some deadly deliveries at full throttle and also made the fans happy by …

2 months ago

Bumrah’s fitness to be tested by India against England before Champions Trophy

Associated Press

MUMBAI, India — Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was picked for India’s Champions Trophy squad on Saturday despite doubts about his fitness. India chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar suggested Bumrah may play the third one-day international against England on Feb. 12 in Ahmedabad to test his fitness for the Champions Trophy, which starts for India eight days later in the United …

2 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah to miss first two ODIs against England, Ajit Agarkar says, ‘will know his status in early February’

Live Mint

Jasprit Bumrah is going to miss the first two ODIs against England, but has been named in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, according to BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. We are waiting on Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and will know his status in early February from BCCI's medical team," Agarkar told media. India play three bilateral ODIs …

2 months ago

Bumrah's fitness in focus ahead of selectors meet for Champions Trophy squad

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: The selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, will convene here on Saturday to pick India's squad for the Champions Trophy, and they will have to deal with two tricky scenarios the fitness of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and how to fit in Yashasvi Jaiswal in the provisional 15. So, Agarkar and his colleagues along with head coach Gautam Gambhir …

2 months ago

‘Match mode on’: Mohammed Shami’s Instagram post goes viral as Agarkar prepares to name India squad today

Live Mint

After almost a year away from cricket, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is all set to make a comeback in Indian colours in the upcoming 5-match T20I series against England starting this month. The veteran player last played a match for India around 14 months back during the ODI World Cup 2023 and will be seen playing international cricket for the …

2 months, 1 week ago

No Bumrah in India's Champions Trophy squad?

Deccan Chronicle

Top commentator and cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle had opined that India might suffer a setback before their Champions Trophy campaign even begins as he 'feels' bowling bets Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav might miss the ICC event. Meanwhile, India's ace pacer Bumrah, who was forced to leave the field during the final test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy owing to …

2 months, 1 week ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s Champions Trophy hopes slim, BCCI to wait

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Jasprit Bumrah’s prospects of recovering in time for the ICC Champions Trophy starting on February 19 remains slim. Playing in one competitive match is being kept as a marker to see if Bumrah should take the flight to Dubai for India’s first match against Bangladesh there on February 20. “That’s when the physios and he himself can be sure …

2 months, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for India with Jasprit Bumrah set to miss group stage fixtures

Firstpost

Bumrah had suffered a back spasm during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, and will reportedly check into the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru where his recovery will be monitored ahead of the Champions Trophy. Reuters Team India suffered a major blow to their hopes of winning a second consecutive ICC event with senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah expected to …

2 months, 1 week ago

India sweat on Bumrah’s fitness for Champions Trophy as Shami returns

Al Jazeera

Injured Bumrah’s omission from the T20 series against England raises doubts over his return for the ICC event. Leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss India’s T20 international series against England, but his pace-bowling partner Mohammad Shami will return after a year out of the side, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed. All-rounders Nitish …

2 months, 1 week ago

India pick pacer Mohammed Shami for first time since 2023 for England T20s

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI — Fast bowler Mohammed Shami's long wait to return to international cricket ended when he was named in India's Twenty20 squad on Saturday to take on England in a five-match series. India pick pacer Mohammed Shami for first time since 2023 for England T20s The series begins on Jan. 22 at Kolkata. India missed Shami in the recent …

2 months, 1 week ago

India pick pacer Mohammed Shami for first time since 2023 for England T20s

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — Fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s long wait to return to international cricket ended when he was named in India’s Twenty20 squad on Saturday to take on England in a five-match series. Shami last represented his country in the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and picked up 24 wickets as the hosts finished runners-up to Australia. India missed …

2 months, 1 week ago

Mohammed Shami returns to India squad for England T20I series

The Hindu

Mohammed Shami is set to return to international cricket after a year when India takes on England in a five-match T20I series later this month. During the Australia series, as Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj struggled against the Australian batters in Adelaide, former India head coach Ravi Shastri highlighted that Shami’s experience would be invaluable. “Brisbane might be too early, …

2 months, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir-BCCI meet: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami’s fitness in discussion before picking Champions Trophy squad

Live Mint

The fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will be one of the discussion points ahead of the India's squad announcement for Champions Trophy 2025 besides the review of what went wrong in Australia when India head coach Gautam Gambhir meet the BCCI officials in Mumbai on Saturday. Apart from the review meeting of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy debacle in Australia, …

2 months, 1 week ago

Mohammed Shami on possible ICC Champions Trophy 2025 return: ‘If God’s willing, everything will be possible’

Live Mint

Mohammed Shami’s comeback hasn’t been easy. Since then, Mohammed Shami has played the entire Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and a few matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With the white-ball series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fast approaching, Mohammed Shami is expected to make a comeback to the Indian dressing room after more than a year. “If …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami announces himself ahead of Champions Trophy squad reveal with 10-over Vijay Hazare Trophy masterclass

Hindustan Times

India were desperately missing Mohammed Shami's during their five-Test tour of Australia and fans are now hoping that the ace fast bowler would be fit enough to bowl in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. Shami took three wickets to finish as Bengal's highest wicket-taker in their Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout match against Haryana in Vadodara. Shami's injury saga Shami had …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why India need Mohammed Shami in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in case Jasprit Bumrah misses out?

Live Mint

The sudden injury of Jasprit Bumrah has jeopardised India's strategies ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 that starts next month in Pakistan and Dubai. Although he batted during India's second innings, but did not bowl in the fourth innings, which was purely a precautionary measure keeping the ICC Champions Trophy in mind. Unsure about the extent of Bumrah's injury, …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s likely squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma to lead; all eyes on Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami

Live Mint

After the Border-Gavaskar Trophy debacle in Australia, the focus shifts to the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to kick-off next month in Pakistan and Dubai. Despite their poor form in the BGT 2024-25, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to form the core of the side while the BCCI fret over the availabilities …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of Champions Trophy squad selection, Mohammed Shami shines in VHT knockout

India Today

Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami shone in Bengal's Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout clash against Haryana as he aims for a highly anticipated return to the Indian team for the upcoming white-ball series against England and the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, his performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 and the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy suggest he is ready. The …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on January 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

Australian Open draws are set to be confirmed today even as the qualifiers get underway. Meanwhile, Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts have also commenced today with Rajasthan facing Tamil Nadu and Haryana locking horns against Bengal. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Yuzvendra Chahal ignored for Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts amid divorce rumours Yuzvendra Chahal, once a lead spinner of …

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