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PCB imposes Two-Year PSL ban on Blessing Muzarabani over PSL 11 Contract Breach [Update at Post225]

rpant_gabba said:
Why? what if country's laws supercede ICC directives? isn't that the argument you make when it suits you? Suck it up butter cup. you and the country you support is going down a spiral with no hope.
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If the equivalent FIFA rules stand up fine in countries with developed employment rights, then they'd be just fine being applied by the ICC in all cricketing nations.
 
HitWicket said:
If the equivalent FIFA rules stand up fine in countries with developed employment rights then they'd be just fine being applied by the ICC in all cricketing nations.
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so soverign countries have to bend to sports cartels becos "developed" countries do do? developed countries like US? Happens on a regular basis.

Unless you are thinking like the backwaters of britain.
 
rpant_gabba said:
so soverign countries have to bend to sports cartels becos "developed" countries do do? developed countries like US? Happens on a regular basis.

Unless you are thinking like the backwaters of britain.
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Reasonable punishments being in place for a player who unilaterally violates a contract is not bending to a sports cartel. The very fact that FIFA apply equivalent punishments show that it's not illegal across the majority of the world. The fact you're a racist doesn't change that.
 
HitWicket said:
Reasonable punishments being in place for a player who unilaterally violates a contract is not bending to a sports cartel. The very fact that FIFA apply equivalent punishments show that it's not illegal across the majority of the world. The fact you're a racist doesn't change that.
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You mean teh FIFA which granted the Orange clown the peace prize? That FIFA? Sure, great example to emulate

BTW, Don't run from the WCA topic.
 
rpant_gabba said:
You mean teh FIFA which granted the Orange clown the peace prize? That FIFA? Sure, great example to emulate

BTW, Don't run from the WCA topic.
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Are you aware of what a strawman argument is? What on Earth does any of that have to do with whether the rules FIFA have had in place around the world for years are legal or not.
 
HitWicket said:
Are you aware of what a strawman argument is? What on Earth does any of that have to do with whether the rules FIFA have had in place around the world for years are legal or not.
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It means FIFA wil make up rules as it sees fit and as it suits it and there is no reason to follow FIA example.

I know you were bit thick...but...
 
rpant_gabba said:
It means FIFA wil make up rules as it sees fit and as it suits it and there is no reason to follow FIA example.

I know you were bit thick...but...
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Your issue was around the legality of such a rule. The equivalent FIFA rule has been in place globally for decades demonstrating there is no issue with the legality of it.
 
PCB reminds me of Trump :) Just file a complaint just for kicks

PCB Breach of Contract Penalties & Consequences:
  • 1-Year Ban: Players who withdraw from their signed PSL contract to play elsewhere, such as the IPL, face a ban from the next edition of the competition.
  • Legal Action: The PCB is prepared to take legal action against players for violating the terms of their contract, aiming to recover damages for the breach.
  • Formal Notice: Players receive a formal legal notice demanding an explanation for breaching their contractual obligations to a PSL franchise.
  • Deterrence Action: The PCB's strict stance, often spurred by overlaps between the PSL and IPL seasons, is designed to ensure players maintain their commitments to the league.
 
HitWicket said:
Your issue was around the legality of such a rule. The equivalent FIFA rule has been in place globally for decades demonstrating there is no issue with the legality of it.
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Or no one aggressively challenged it. knowing the way FIFA operates.
 
rpant_gabba said:
Or no one aggressively challenged it. knowing the way FIFA operates.
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The regulations have been challenged in courts multiple times over those decades. The regulation around players unilaterally terminating their contract still stands.
 
HitWicket said:
The regulations have been challenged in courts multiple times over those decades. The regulation around players unilaterally terminating their contract still stands.
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case law? countries. not in bed with FIFA?

Do visit the WCA topic.
 
Devadwal said:
Do you Even what is his IPL salary compared to PSL?

Salary comparison:
- PSL salary: ₹36.44 Lakhs (≈ PKR 1.22 Crore)
- IPL salary: ₹9.20 Crore (≈ PKR 30.8 Crore) in the Indian Premier League

The gap is over 25× more money… lol

No matter what the Pakistan Cricket Board does, it’s unlikely that Blessing Muzarabani will be too worried about it. Even if they ban him from the Pakistan Super League for the next few seasons, the financial difference makes the decision pretty clear.

:klopp :kp
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Isn't his salary 75 lac inr?
 
Devadwal said:
Do you Even what is his IPL salary compared to PSL?

Salary comparison:
- PSL salary: ₹36.44 Lakhs (≈ PKR 1.22 Crore)
- IPL salary: ₹9.20 Crore (≈ PKR 30.8 Crore) in the Indian Premier League

The gap is over 25× more money… lol
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Wow Zimbabwe's GDP graph might have a kink upwards just because of this one deal.
 
After blessing and Spencer johnson....Baartman also withdrew from PSL.......... PCB need to do something about it next year or just go back to Feburary window.......
 
pakistani pride said:
Not so difficult, just pick another window. Will also increase chances of signing good players.
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Now they are giving almost same amount of money as SA20 soo go back to Feburary window in good weather and hope for best.....I don't think by this rate franchises will field even 4 foreign players........
 
Aaron hardie who was direct signing of Peshawar zalmi now most likely going to SRH as Jack edwards replacement..... 😂 at this rate I think only local boy will be remain...
 
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Cricketers career is short. Especially fast bowlers. They have to make the most of it. Most of them can settle for life if they have one good season.
 
Katwalindian said:
After blessing and Spencer johnson....Baartman also withdrew from PSL.......... PCB need to do something about it next year or just go back to Feburary window.......
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A window between September and November should be experimented with.
 
PSL is a laloo panju league in front of IPL. There is no comparison even in terms of scale or quality of players. I am not sure why Pakistanis keep on competing against a behemoth, keep losing and then crying about it.
It is like a local 5 people Software company in Karachi trying to compete with Google and Microsoft, losing out and then crying.
 
hoshiarpurexpress said:
PSL is a laloo panju league in front of IPL. There is no comparison even in terms of scale or quality of players. I am not sure why Pakistanis keep on competing against a behemoth, keep losing and then crying about it.
It is like a local 5 people Software company in Karachi trying to compete with Google and Microsoft, losing out and then crying.
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🚨 TOP 10 RICHEST SPORTS LEAGUES IN THE WORLD (2025-26) 🚨 (Sports Preferred).

1. NFL - $20 Billion.
2. IPL - $17 B.
3. NBA - $14 B.
4. MLB - $12 B.
5. EPL - $8 B.
6. NHL - $6.5 B.
7. Bundesliga - $5 B
8. La Liga - $4.5 B
9. Serie A - $3.5 B.
10. UEFA Champions League - $3.5 B.


It is going to surpass everything. Competition will be intense.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
🚨 TOP 10 RICHEST SPORTS LEAGUES IN THE WORLD (2025-26) 🚨 (Sports Preferred).

1. NFL - $20 Billion.
2. IPL - $17 B.
3. NBA - $14 B.
4. MLB - $12 B.
5. EPL - $8 B.
6. NHL - $6.5 B.
7. Bundesliga - $5 B
8. La Liga - $4.5 B
9. Serie A - $3.5 B.
10. UEFA Champions League - $3.5 B.


It is going to surpass everything. Competition will be intense.
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Ab ye Pakistanis ko kaun samjhae.. Even if IPL peaks at say 25 Billion dollars.. PSL will never surprass of even come near it. Just the size, scale, ambition of the two different countries and markets. They just cannot stay happy in their little lane.
 
Devadwal said:
Do you Even what is his IPL salary compared to PSL?

Salary comparison:
- PSL salary: ₹36.44 Lakhs (≈ PKR 1.22 Crore)
- IPL salary: ₹9.20 Crore (≈ PKR 30.8 Crore) in the Indian Premier League

The gap is over 25× more money… lol

No matter what the Pakistan Cricket Board does, it’s unlikely that Blessing Muzarabani will be too worried about it. Even if they ban him from the Pakistan Super League for the next few seasons, the financial difference makes the decision pretty clear.

:klopp :kp
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It is clear you have zero clue about cricket. Go educate yourself before making wild claims

A replacement player will not get the same amount as the one he replaced. This is common knowledge.

In most cases the replacement will get the base price he listed himself at the auction plus perhaps a small cherry on top.
 
MisbahTheGreat said:
It is clear you have zero clue about cricket. Go educate yourself before making wild claims

A replacement player will not get the same amount as the one he replaced. This is common knowledge.

In most cases the replacement will get the base price he listed himself at the auction plus perhaps a small cherry on top.
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That is even worse scenario for PSL. The foreign players run away from Pakistan as soon as there is a small cherry + base price. PSL is not able to compete on that despite being around 10 years.
 
PSL management has to think about a new strategy because there is no way a player will prefer PSL over IPL money.. These guys cannot risk IPL contract money for PSL... Simple fact.

PCB should look for an alternate window instead of fighting with IPL.
 
BouncerGuy said:
PSL management has to think about a new strategy because there is no way a player will prefer PSL over IPL money.. These guys cannot risk IPL contract money for PSL... Simple fact.

PCB should look for an alternate window instead of fighting with IPL.
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It s not just contract money. It is about opportunity to estbalish yourself in the IPL set up for long period. I bet they would even play for even less. Many guys started with peanuts. After one good season their value goes through the roof. You are settled for life.
 
It’s hilarious, but PSL is now just a replacement pool for IPL players. If someone gets injured in the IPL, the replacement is picked from the PSL.

:kp
 
Devadwal said:
It’s hilarious, but PSL is now just a replacement pool for IPL players. If someone gets injured in the IPL, the replacement is picked from the PSL.

:kp
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Oh, right, PSL is just a replacement pool… that’s why IPL teams keep raiding it like a supermarket aisle whenever they run out of talent. PSL grows the players, IPL just rents them.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Oh, right, PSL is just a replacement pool… that’s why IPL teams keep raiding it like a supermarket aisle whenever they run out of talent. PSL grows the players, IPL just rents them.
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With too many leagues, and PSL and IPL being in the same time..
The ICC should be encouraging the leagues to properly compete and not let monopoly dominate.. If someone pulls out of IPL just to play PSL or leave PSL for IPL, there should be a no-compete clause... just like we have in professional wrestling contracts.

If I am one of the foreign players that pulls out of IPL for any reason like "personal" reasons, there should be a clause that can't play in any league for X number of months..
 
BouncerGuy said:
Oh, right, PSL is just a replacement pool… that’s why IPL teams keep raiding it like a supermarket aisle whenever they run out of talent. PSL grows the players, IPL just rents them.
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Yes PSL is growing Maxwell, Warner , zampa, Conway , Faf , marnus etc. ..:klopp :kp
 
akbarm96 said:
With too many leagues, and PSL and IPL being in the same time..
The ICC should be encouraging the leagues to properly compete and not let monopoly dominate.. If someone pulls out of IPL just to play PSL or leave PSL for IPL, there should be a no-compete clause... just like we have in professional wrestling contracts.

If I am one of the foreign players that pulls out of IPL for any reason like "personal" reasons, there should be a clause that can't play in any league for X number of months..
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Imposing ban on players who withdraw at the last minute is not the ICC's job, but the respective league's. The IPL has already imposed a two-year ban if a player pullout die to personal reasons after signed by IPl Franchisee Brook has already been banned for two years.

:kp
 
BouncerGuy said:
Oh, right, PSL is just a replacement pool… that’s why IPL teams keep raiding it like a supermarket aisle whenever they run out of talent. PSL grows the players, IPL just rents them.
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Yes PSL is like a feeder league to IPL now. Cheers.
 
I was never in favour of we directly competing with IPL. Only some chomu Pakistanis thought it was a good idea. This is what i feared might happen. We have been officially turned into IPL's feeder league. Even in the middle of the tournament, the IPL can disrupt any PSL team by asking a player to join them immediately. Its both embarrassing and devastating for our league and we cannot let it happen.

I'd much rather compete head to head with other leagues.
 
ANOTHER PLAYER LEAVES PSL FOR IPL 🚨l

Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka has decided to pull out of the Pakistan Super League and join the Indian Premier League 2026.

:kp
 
PSL needs to make a significant move now. Either move the league away from IPL window to compete with low ranked leagues Or, stick in the current window firmly and handover bans / fines to players for withdrawing from the league after signing.
 
Maxwell is not coming to play PSL atleast for first half of the PSL due to current situation. ..:kp
 
RidiculousMan said:
PSL needs to make a significant move now. Either move the league away from IPL window to compete with low ranked leagues Or, stick in the current window firmly and handover bans / fines to players for withdrawing from the league after signing.
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If they handover bans, no half decent foreign player will even think of signing up for PSL. They'd much rather be in the reckoning for an IPL spot in case of an injury than sign up for a league that can ban them anytime.

PSL is no position to hand out bans unless it wants the league to be filled with "overseas" players from UAE, Oman and Nepal.
 
This Muzarbakarkhani has made a dangerous enemy by messing around with PSL. Hope he is willing to look over his shoulder for the rest of his career. A prime target for no-look sixes by Men In Green from here on out.
 
Has done well with 4fer.s Now he has played two matches. That is 14 lakhs match fee alone in addition to his 75 lakhs. It comes to 89 lakhs now. It will go hiher more the match he plays.
 
Devadwal said:
Naqvi is holding Emergency metting right now. :klopp :kp
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Yes he is thinking how PSL missed out on bowlers like Ghazanfar Payne Shephard etc or the washed up players losing matches for their teams he must be getting jealous PSL needs such talent to increase its quality. :kp :klopp :inti
 
Cric1234 said:
Yes he is thinking how PSL missed out on bowlers like Ghazanfar Payne Shephard etc or the washed up players losing matches for their teams he must be getting jealous PSL needs such talent to increase its quality. :kp :klopp :inti
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They all would have wrecked havoc on terrible psl batters :shadab
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Has done well with 4fer.s Now he has played two matches. That is 14 lakhs match fee alone in addition to his 75 lakhs. It comes to 89 lakhs now. It will go hiher more the match he plays.
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We wish him well.
Indians shamelessly bring money into everything when it comes to cricket but don't talk about it in other aspects of life as per which they remain one of the worst, dirtiest, uncivilized countries on the plnet by far. Indians are also the posterboys for stench globally.
 
Cric1234 said:
Yes he is thinking how PSL missed out on bowlers like Ghazanfar Payne Shephard etc or the washed up players losing matches for their teams he must be getting jealous PSL needs such talent to increase its quality. :kp :klopp :inti
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You have Haris Rauf. Designed for 300 totals lol . Wish IPL had him, IPL team can target 300/350 with naseem shah, Rauf, SHaheen.
 
PCB Imposes Two-Year PSL Ban on Blessing Muzarabani

• The official nomenclature of the league is HBL PSL; Media houses are advised to use the correct nomenclature in all texts, headlines and bulletins

Karachi, 14 April 2026:

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has today reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of professional conduct and the sanctity of contractual agreements within the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Following a thorough disciplinary review, the PCB has announced that Zimbabwean cricketer Blessing Muzarabani is declared ineligible to participate in the next two (2) editions of the HBL PSL, effective immediately. This decision stems from a fundamental failure to honor agreed-upon commitments, an action that undermines the professional framework of the league.

The PCB maintains that professional cricket operates on the bedrock of trust and the certainty of agreements. In this instance, despite a clear offer and an unequivocal acceptance of essential terms, the player chose to disregard these obligations in favor of a conflicting arrangement.

The PCB underscores that once essential terms—including remuneration and structure—are agreed upon through written correspondence, a binding obligation is formed. The attempt to move away from such commitments without valid cause is a violation of contratual obligations and principles of good faith that govern global professional sports.

In a statement regarding the sanctions, the PSL emphasized that the integrity of the HBL PSL depends on the consistent and ethical behavior of all participants:

"Professionalism in franchise-based leagues requires participants to act with transparency and consistency. Entering into a conflicting engagement while a prior binding agreement subsists represents a departure from the expected standards of the game. Such conduct, if left unaddressed, erodes the reliability of dealings and the confidence that franchises, regulators, and stakeholders place in professional engagements."

The sanction serves as a necessary measure to safeguard the professional environment of the PSL. The PSL remains dedicated to ensuring that the league remains a platform where contractual certainty is respected and where the actions of all players and agents reflect the prestige of the tournament.

While the PSL acknowledges the complexities of modern cricket schedules, it will not compromise on the ethical framework that ensures fairness to the franchises and the integrity of the league’s recruitment processes.

The two-year ban reflects the gravity of the breach.
 
BouncerGuy said:
PCB Imposes Two-Year PSL Ban on Blessing Muzarabani

• The official nomenclature of the league is HBL PSL; Media houses are advised to use the correct nomenclature in all texts, headlines and bulletins

Karachi, 14 April 2026:

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has today reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of professional conduct and the sanctity of contractual agreements within the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Following a thorough disciplinary review, the PCB has announced that Zimbabwean cricketer Blessing Muzarabani is declared ineligible to participate in the next two (2) editions of the HBL PSL, effective immediately. This decision stems from a fundamental failure to honor agreed-upon commitments, an action that undermines the professional framework of the league.

The PCB maintains that professional cricket operates on the bedrock of trust and the certainty of agreements. In this instance, despite a clear offer and an unequivocal acceptance of essential terms, the player chose to disregard these obligations in favor of a conflicting arrangement.

The PCB underscores that once essential terms—including remuneration and structure—are agreed upon through written correspondence, a binding obligation is formed. The attempt to move away from such commitments without valid cause is a violation of contratual obligations and principles of good faith that govern global professional sports.

In a statement regarding the sanctions, the PSL emphasized that the integrity of the HBL PSL depends on the consistent and ethical behavior of all participants:

"Professionalism in franchise-based leagues requires participants to act with transparency and consistency. Entering into a conflicting engagement while a prior binding agreement subsists represents a departure from the expected standards of the game. Such conduct, if left unaddressed, erodes the reliability of dealings and the confidence that franchises, regulators, and stakeholders place in professional engagements."

The sanction serves as a necessary measure to safeguard the professional environment of the PSL. The PSL remains dedicated to ensuring that the league remains a platform where contractual certainty is respected and where the actions of all players and agents reflect the prestige of the tournament.

While the PSL acknowledges the complexities of modern cricket schedules, it will not compromise on the ethical framework that ensures fairness to the franchises and the integrity of the league’s recruitment processes.

The two-year ban reflects the gravity of the breach.
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What about other players who pulled out?
 
Are these contracts written with a pencil. The best you can do is BAN a player for two years (copy another franchise) does PSL not have the kahunas, does PSL not want to set the BAR and be the trail blazer. Make the contracts watertight, EG: If you breach your contract, you will have to pay back the full amount +$s, you will not be allowed to play any form off cricket during the full term of your breached contract, and 2 Yr ban.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
PCB's sanctioning appears to be selective. Kusal Mendis pulled out last year after playing most of the season for QG to play later stages of IPL for Gujrat Titans, yet he's back this year
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That was different because of security issue. Heck there was a war between two countries ongoing. If you are breaching a contract there needs to be a solid reason at least. (Even if it might look farce in actuality).
 
Misia said:
Are these contracts written with a pencil. The best you can do is BAN a player for two years (copy another franchise) does PSL not have the kahunas, does PSL not want to set the BAR and be the trail blazer. Make the contracts watertight, EG: If you breach your contract, you will have to pay back the full amount +$s, you will not be allowed to play any form off cricket during the full term of your breached contract, and 2 Yr ban.
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Nobody will sign it then. There is a lot of player power in franchise world outside of IPL.
 
What about other players?

This just looks like a power move for domestic consumption on a poor Zimbabwean player.

Typical...
 
Mesozoic said:
What about other players?

This just looks like a power move for domestic consumption on a poor Zimbabwean player.

Typical...
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Thought same thing, but to be fair PCB have a lot of tours with Zimbabwe whereas not many others do. Probably why it made them angrier that he went unpicked in IPL, PSL Picked him then all of a sudden he goes IPL. You cant fault him, the difference and pay between both leagues is massive, but he could have been a regular in PSL and therefore regular income. IPL wont even look at him again after this massive pay day
 
Rana said:
They should be.

People damaging Pakistan cricket need to be hounded out. The same energy I have to expose him is what is needed.
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Should spend same energy exposing other low lives in Pakistan cricket otherwise it just feels targeted towards a specific region since you mostly only critique players from Khyber. Example you were very happy they got knocked out of the National T20 due to Rain (Rizwan was not even playing)
 
GudduBadmash said:
Should spend same energy exposing other low lives in Pakistan cricket otherwise it just feels targeted towards a specific region since you mostly only critique players from Khyber. Example you were very happy they got knocked out of the National T20 due to Rain (Rizwan was not even playing)
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I’m allowed to think a region is overrated in producing talent in cricket

That’s not any personal animosity against that region

I have gone over and beyond at times to defend and promote players from that region too. Maybe you never see that.

Fakhar is my own
Farhan is my own
Maaz is my own
Harris is my own.
 
Fair call.

Should apply this to all other frauds as well. Sadly international cricketers are mostly villagers who do not have integrity.
 
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