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Do you agree with PCB’s decision to terminate Haris Rauf's Central Contract?

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Saj said:
This could get messy, very messy!

Other players will be watching this stand-off with interest.

I get what PCB has done, but to cancel his central contract seems very harsh.
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How can he refuse to play tests when under contract?

On one hand BCCI is making it mandatory for centrally contracted players to play Ranji and here is someone refusing to play tests.
 
shariqnoor said:
Central contracts are overrated in these times. No player cares about these central contracts. Only the Big 3 boards have the money to keep up with the leagues and offer million dollar contracts.

Haris would be the most relieved and delighted person right now. It frees him to secure millions from playing in T20 leagues without PCB NOC sword hanging over his head.

Only a matter of time when other Pakistani players refuse central contracts.

Pakistan cricket was already going downhill. Wouldn't be surprised if Pakistan cricket struggles to beat Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in the coming 3 years.
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He will need a PCB NoC for 2 years from the date of his retirement.

Pakistanis are not picked in IPL or SA20. Only one team picks them in ILT20.

He isn't going to secure millions if he is out of PCB and PSL.
 
Pathetic harmonal teenager decision from pcb as usual.

Haris Rauf never merited selection in tests to begin with but he will always be vital for white ball. Come on apply some common sense. He is 30 yo he isn't going to learn test cricket now. Make the most of his abilities where they are actually of some use.

It's a low budget parody of the amir situation. Difference being Amir was our best test bowler when he retired rauf isn't even a test player.

You can't force players like this. They aren't slaves.
 
cricketjoshila said:
He will need a PCB NoC for 2 years from the date of his retirement.

Pakistanis are not picked in IPL or SA20. Only one team picks them in ILT20.

He isn't going to secure millions if he is out of PCB and PSL.
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He can pick up good money from BPL, BBL, 100, ILT20, American T20, CPL, T10, CanadaT20.

He has 1 or two years left where he can really milk these leagues and make close to a million no problem. Certainly more money than his central contract.
 
PakEngFan said:
From what angle is haris rauf good?
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Ok maybe good is an overstep on my part, haha, but my point stands. The PCB is incentivizing players (good and not good) to retire early and play franchise cricket because of the way they treat players.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
He can pick up good money from BPL, BBL, 100, ILT20, American T20, CPL, T10, CanadaT20.

He has 1 or two years left where he can really milk these leagues and make close to a million no problem. Certainly more money than his central contract.
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Only one ILT20 picks pakistanis.

Rest don't pay very high salary.

Central contract is only 1 part. There are match fees etc too.
 
cricketjoshila said:
Only one ILT20 picks pakistanis.

Rest don't pay very high salary.

Central contract is only 1 part. There are match fees etc too.
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BPL pays around 80k usd
ML20 pays I think around 120k
Canada pays 100k
CPL I think is around 80k

I think if he plays these minor leagues he can comfortably make more than what the PCB offers.
 
@cricketjoshila maybe the Indian owners in IL20 will think a non centrally contracted Pakistan player with no affiliation to the PCB is the same as a dual national.

Currently only Amir fits the bill as being a non centrally contracted player in his prime - Imad Wasim and Malik are past it. Amir is tainted by fixing. Maybe they will be ok with someone like Haris if he was to cut ties with the PCB and Pakistan team.
 
The Bald Eagle said:
If he would have known the consequences he would have never skipped it.
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The point is Pakistan comes first. He shouldn't have to be threatened with contract removal in order for him to be available he should want to play anyway regardless.

His focus should be serving Pakistan cricket for the next 3 - 4 years in every format.

Playing for Pakistan is the pinnacle and what he would be remembered for.

Nobody remembers performances in franchise cricket.

He has been ill advised.
 
Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi, during an interview with an international sports channel, commented on Haris Rauf's termination of the central contract:

"I don't have much to say about the PCB's decision."

"But the timing is such we have a match in one day and the decision just came through. Haris is a mentally strong boy and this won't affect him hopefully, and perhaps the PCB will also understand making the decision at this time was not correct. Haris is doing fine, he's always ready to play for Pakistan."
 
FearlessRoar said:
Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi, during an interview with an international sports channel, commented on Haris Rauf's termination of the central contract:

"I don't have much to say about the PCB's decision."

"But the timing is such we have a match in one day and the decision just came through. Haris is a mentally strong boy and this won't affect him hopefully, and perhaps the PCB will also understand making the decision at this time was not correct. Haris is doing fine, he's always ready to play for Pakistan."
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Since when does Afridi ever give a correct statement instead of a politically correct one?
 
DeadlyVenom said:
@cricketjoshila maybe the Indian owners in IL20 will think a non centrally contracted Pakistan player with no affiliation to the PCB is the same as a dual national.

Currently only Amir fits the bill as being a non centrally contracted player in his prime - Imad Wasim and Malik are past it. Amir is tainted by fixing. Maybe they will be ok with someone like Haris if he was to cut ties with the PCB and Pakistan team.
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This may actually work. If franchisees don't have to deal with PCB that solves 50 per cent of their issues.

But Rauf will still need PCB NoC.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
BPL pays around 80k usd
ML20 pays I think around 120k
Canada pays 100k
CPL I think is around 80k

I think if he plays these minor leagues he can comfortably make more than what the PCB offers.
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You are taking the top contracts.No guarantee he will get it.

Even then,

He will lose central contract plus all match fees and revenue share of PCB. May lose PSL contract as well.

So it may even out.
 
As per the media report:
Pakistan Team unhappy over Haris Rauf’s treatment by PCB

The PCB maintains it followed due process, conducting a hearing before reaching the decision. It emphasizes that representing Pakistan in Tests is an honor, and Rauf's refusal without a valid reason constituted a contractual violation.

A wave of discontent is brewing among Pakistani cricketers regarding the treatment of fast bowler Haris Rauf by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). This follows the PCB’s decision to terminate Rauf’s central contract and deny him No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for foreign leagues as punishment for his refusal to tour Australia for Test matches.

Sources close to the team reveal widespread displeasure among players, who argue that forcing Haris Rauf, primarily a white-ball specialist, into Test cricket without an ongoing series lacks justification.

The timing of the decision, made just before the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has also raised eyebrows.

Fingers point at PCB chief selector:

Some players reportedly suspect Chief Selector Wahab Riaz played a role in the perceived punishment. This discontent has even prompted discussions about seeking a meeting with the new PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, to address their concerns.

Haris Rauf had initially agreed to tour Australia but later backed out citing fitness concerns and workload worries. The PCB, left in a lurch, had to field an inexperienced pace attack, contributing to their 3-0 Test series loss.

Pakistan Cricket in turmoil

The PCB maintains it followed due process, conducting a hearing before reaching the decision. It emphasizes that representing Pakistan in Tests is an honor, and Rauf’s refusal without a valid reason constituted a contractual violation.

Interestingly, Rauf was granted permission to play in the Big Bash League despite the PCB’s action. This apparent inconsistency further fuels the players’ concerns.

Uncertain future for Haris Rauf and Player-PCB relations

Rauf’s future career path remains uncertain, while the discontent among players highlights tensions between them and the PCB. Whether the new Chairman can address these concerns and mend the relationship remains to be seen.
 
BouncerGuy said:
As per the media report:
Pakistan Team unhappy over Haris Rauf’s treatment by PCB

The PCB maintains it followed due process, conducting a hearing before reaching the decision. It emphasizes that representing Pakistan in Tests is an honor, and Rauf's refusal without a valid reason constituted a contractual violation.

A wave of discontent is brewing among Pakistani cricketers regarding the treatment of fast bowler Haris Rauf by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). This follows the PCB’s decision to terminate Rauf’s central contract and deny him No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for foreign leagues as punishment for his refusal to tour Australia for Test matches.

Sources close to the team reveal widespread displeasure among players, who argue that forcing Haris Rauf, primarily a white-ball specialist, into Test cricket without an ongoing series lacks justification.

The timing of the decision, made just before the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has also raised eyebrows.

Fingers point at PCB chief selector:

Some players reportedly suspect Chief Selector Wahab Riaz played a role in the perceived punishment. This discontent has even prompted discussions about seeking a meeting with the new PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, to address their concerns.

Haris Rauf had initially agreed to tour Australia but later backed out citing fitness concerns and workload worries. The PCB, left in a lurch, had to field an inexperienced pace attack, contributing to their 3-0 Test series loss.

Pakistan Cricket in turmoil

The PCB maintains it followed due process, conducting a hearing before reaching the decision. It emphasizes that representing Pakistan in Tests is an honor, and Rauf’s refusal without a valid reason constituted a contractual violation.

Interestingly, Rauf was granted permission to play in the Big Bash League despite the PCB’s action. This apparent inconsistency further fuels the players’ concerns.

Uncertain future for Haris Rauf and Player-PCB relations

Rauf’s future career path remains uncertain, while the discontent among players highlights tensions between them and the PCB. Whether the new Chairman can address these concerns and mend the relationship remains to be seen.
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The players who are not happy should also be stripped of their contract and not selected. This is Pakistan cricket team not their friends.
 
PCB should not force anyone to play Test Cricket. If a player is not interested in Tests just don't give him a contract.

Harris is an ordinary ODI bowler plus he doesn't has the skills, fitness or temperament to play Tests. Why PCB was so desperate to have him on the Australian tour is just stupidity from them.
 
Lahore Qalandars owner, Sameen Rana, slams PCB for 'pathetic' handling of Haris Rauf decision, stating in an interview with international sports media:

"The timing of that announcement was wholly unnecessary."

"Rauf's our premier bowler, our highest wicket-taker after Shaheen Afridi. To publicly humiliate him and issue a press release announcing the termination of his central contract, I have never seen this happen anywhere."

" "I would never treat my employees like that. The employee at least has the right for you to call, email or message them. None of that happened with Rauf, and it was pathetic. It was really poor management."

"To publicly humiliate him and issue a press release announcing the termination of his central contract, I have never seen this happen anywhere. I would never treat my employees like that. The employee at least has the right for you to call, email or message them. None of that happened with Rauf."

"I don't know what the PCB was thinking; I was on the receiving end. Haris was our premier fast bowler. If someone treats you like that, you can't pretend it doesn't affect you."

"It was an additional responsibility on me and the whole team to keep motivating him, and keeping him in the right frame of mind. He is a very strong boy, but again, a negative thought can creep into your brain. But unfortunately, after he seemed to be returning to form and performed brilliantly, he got injured. Of course we can't control that."
 
FearlessRoar said:
Lahore Qalandars owner, Sameen Rana, slams PCB for 'pathetic' handling of Haris Rauf decision, stating in an interview with international sports media:

"The timing of that announcement was wholly unnecessary."

"Rauf's our premier bowler, our highest wicket-taker after Shaheen Afridi. To publicly humiliate him and issue a press release announcing the termination of his central contract, I have never seen this happen anywhere."

" "I would never treat my employees like that. The employee at least has the right for you to call, email or message them. None of that happened with Rauf, and it was pathetic. It was really poor management."

"To publicly humiliate him and issue a press release announcing the termination of his central contract, I have never seen this happen anywhere. I would never treat my employees like that. The employee at least has the right for you to call, email or message them. None of that happened with Rauf."

"I don't know what the PCB was thinking; I was on the receiving end. Haris was our premier fast bowler. If someone treats you like that, you can't pretend it doesn't affect you."

"It was an additional responsibility on me and the whole team to keep motivating him, and keeping him in the right frame of mind. He is a very strong boy, but again, a negative thought can creep into your brain. But unfortunately, after he seemed to be returning to form and performed brilliantly, he got injured. Of course we can't control that."
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I think it was a harsh decision by PCB. They could have easily downgraded his category of the central contract if he wasn't delivering or breaching any code but terminating the contract wasn't the right decision at all.
 
FearlessRoar said:
Lahore Qalandars owner, Sameen Rana, slams PCB for 'pathetic' handling of Haris Rauf decision, stating in an interview with international sports media:

"The timing of that announcement was wholly unnecessary."

"Rauf's our premier bowler, our highest wicket-taker after Shaheen Afridi. To publicly humiliate him and issue a press release announcing the termination of his central contract, I have never seen this happen anywhere."

" "I would never treat my employees like that. The employee at least has the right for you to call, email or message them. None of that happened with Rauf, and it was pathetic. It was really poor management."

"To publicly humiliate him and issue a press release announcing the termination of his central contract, I have never seen this happen anywhere. I would never treat my employees like that. The employee at least has the right for you to call, email or message them. None of that happened with Rauf."

"I don't know what the PCB was thinking; I was on the receiving end. Haris was our premier fast bowler. If someone treats you like that, you can't pretend it doesn't affect you."

"It was an additional responsibility on me and the whole team to keep motivating him, and keeping him in the right frame of mind. He is a very strong boy, but again, a negative thought can creep into your brain. But unfortunately, after he seemed to be returning to form and performed brilliantly, he got injured. Of course we can't control that."
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I think Rauf was made a convenient scapegoat (among others) for the failures of Australia tour. Everyone who understands cricket knows that Rauf would unlikely have made significant difference to the final outcome. PCB has made Rauf a target of everyone’s indignation for Pakistan losing the series and somewhat absolved themselves of mismanagement of whole tour, preparations and player coaching. Hafeez really? Who thought of that?

Of course, Rauf is shaken with the mass vitriol being thrown at him which has shaken him to the core it appears. Not entirely fair on Rauf IMO.
 
cricketcricket79 said:
I think Rauf was made a convenient scapegoat (among others) for the failures of Australia tour. Everyone who understands cricket knows that Rauf would unlikely have made significant difference to the final outcome. PCB has made Rauf a target of everyone’s indignation for Pakistan losing the series and somewhat absolved themselves of mismanagement of whole tour, preparations and player coaching. Hafeez really? Who thought of that?

Of course, Rauf is shaken with the mass vitriol being thrown at him which has shaken him to the core it appears. Not entirely fair on Rauf IMO.
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Its besides the point if rauf would make a difference or not.. he disobeyed his employer by refusing to play tests. any employer would act the same way
 
I might be wrong and please correct me if I am, but I thought the central contract only guaranteed a pay for that year and nothing else. They have chosen to not get into a contract with Haris and per that they are not obligated to use his services. If they still do if they felt he did exceedingly great, then they will just pay him match fees if Haris also wants to fo that. That should be the end of it. This should have nothing to do with PSL or any other franchise play. Does it?
 
He should have never been given a category b contract in first place since he is nothing but a t20 specialist who came from tape ball cricket he doesn't even have a proper fc career.

A lesser contract plus performance based on t20s should have been given.

But haris was right not playing he simply isn't a long format bowler and would have been bowled into the ground by the coach management hence huge injury risk.

This seems some vindictive behaviour by pcb and looks like wahab has a hand in this , wasn't he the one adamant and saying he pressed haris to play Australia test series and that he won't bowl more than 10 overs a day 😄 well shaheen , khurram shazad , jamal , mir were bowled well into the ground
 
FearlessRoar said:
Lahore Qalandars owner, Sameen Rana, slams PCB for 'pathetic' handling of Haris Rauf decision, stating in an interview with international sports media:

"The timing of that announcement was wholly unnecessary."

"Rauf's our premier bowler, our highest wicket-taker after Shaheen Afridi. To publicly humiliate him and issue a press release announcing the termination of his central contract, I have never seen this happen anywhere."

" "I would never treat my employees like that. The employee at least has the right for you to call, email or message them. None of that happened with Rauf, and it was pathetic. It was really poor management."

"To publicly humiliate him and issue a press release announcing the termination of his central contract, I have never seen this happen anywhere. I would never treat my employees like that. The employee at least has the right for you to call, email or message them. None of that happened with Rauf."

"I don't know what the PCB was thinking; I was on the receiving end. Haris was our premier fast bowler. If someone treats you like that, you can't pretend it doesn't affect you."

"It was an additional responsibility on me and the whole team to keep motivating him, and keeping him in the right frame of mind. He is a very strong boy, but again, a negative thought can creep into your brain. But unfortunately, after he seemed to be returning to form and performed brilliantly, he got injured. Of course we can't control that."
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Sameen Rana should not speak on it
 
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As per reports an authoritative source within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated on Monday that bowler Haris Rauf's core contract might be "restored" following an evaluation by the board's legal experts.

Haris has filed his appeal through his attorney and included a detailed affidavit detailing the circumstances that prevented him from participating in the Australian Tests.
 
FearlessRoar said:
As per reports an authoritative source within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated on Monday that bowler Haris Rauf's core contract might be "restored" following an evaluation by the board's legal experts.

Haris has filed his appeal through his attorney and included a detailed affidavit detailing the circumstances that prevented him from participating in the Australian Tests.
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Not sure what he is hoping to achieve?

I would guess that his central contract will clearly state that he must be available for selection for all Pakistan cricket matches unless prevented through injury. The PCB medical staff/physios gave the green light to Wahab Riaz when they wanted to select him.
 
How is Sameen Rana now team owner but was before team manager; seems like a recipe for bias.
 
Imagine Haris Rauf telling LQ that he wants to take a paid rest from the PSL because he is tired and then they find out he is playing in another league. Would Sameen hold the same view.
 
Sources have reported that after the injury, Rauf is undergoing treatment with Lahore Qalandars' franchise as Qalandars is bearing all the treatment expenses. While a senior PCB official expressed concern and inquired about his health, no financial assistance was mentioned. Similarly, the medical panel also didn't give any advice themselves.

On the other hand, Rauf has filed an appeal against the punishment, stating that cricket holds immense importance in his life. Having not played red-ball cricket for quite some time, he had some reservations about going to Australia. This does not at all imply that he prioritizes leagues over his country. He also requested the board to reinstate his contract. Furthermore, a decision will be made after reviewing the appeal, but the possibility of regaining his contract seems bright.
 
Good decision. If he is not available for the country then does not deserve a central contract. All he ever did was give big sixers away.
 
strict message has been sent to all players by the PCB through this move. Now all centrally contracted players will not consider themselves above the board.
 
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir while speaking to a local sports channel,weighed in on the contractual issues faced by Haris Rauf, urging for private resolution of such matters:

"The Haris Rauf contract issue would have been better resolved behind closed doors. The matters between players and boards should not be discussed publicly. If a player is part of the central contract, he also cannot say no to the board."
 
Well I think his contract will get revived but a lesson learned by Haris Rauf. Now he will play football too if PCB asks him to do so. :ROFLMAO:
 
It was a beautiful decision.

Rauf is a terrible bowler in all formats and his attitude is awful.
 
Sameen Rana giving clarity on Haris Rauf's stance regarding playing the Test format:

"There is a perception regarding Haris Rauf that he does not want to play Test cricket. If you see, Haris wasn't even part of the squad three Test series before the Australia one. So it clearly implies he wasn't in the plan(regarding Test squad). Also there is another perception that Haris skipped Australia Test series to play the leagues around the world. That's not true infact the opposite is true as if you remember Haris pulled out from Big Bash leagues a few years ago just to bowl as a net player for team Pakistan in its series against New Zealand. First of all wanted to make it clear that Haris Rauf is an asset of Pakistan and is always available for Pakistan. He has never made himself unavailable for Pakistan. Obviously, if a person hasn't played the red ball cricket for last two years and he does not consider himself fit for a format then its his right to decide what he wants to do and one can't take away your right. On the remuneration for Test format, you are right. If we want to promote Test format then we need to increase the remuneration there to incentivize it. How come you could promote your Test format when you don't have a Test series for the next one year after the Australian series. So first bring into your stance, if they (PCB) want to prioritize Test format then it's a good thing. People keep quoting the example of longevity of Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson but then you (PCB) also need to offer such lucrative and long term contracts to your players for that"
 
They made the brave decision to terminate Rauf’s contract which was the correct decision

Now it is time to terminate the contracts of Rizwan, Shaheen and Shadab with the latter two needing to prove themselves in domestics

For Rizwan he should say tata bye bye to his international career and perhaps choose a new path (preferably one where his toxicity won’t cause this country anymore damage)
 
CerebralPatriot said:
They made the brave decision to terminate Rauf’s contract which was the correct decision

Now it is time to terminate the contracts of Rizwan, Shaheen and Shadab with the latter two needing to prove themselves in domestics

For Rizwan he should say tata bye bye to his international career and perhaps choose a new path (preferably one where his toxicity won’t cause this country anymore damage)
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Yes, terminate contracts of Rizwan, Shaheen, Shadab and Babar and give A+ contracts to Imad, Amir, Sharjeel and Sarfaraz.
 
Mamoon said:
Yes, terminate contracts of Rizwan, Shaheen, Shadab and Babar and give A+ contracts to Imad, Amir, Sharjeel and Sarfaraz.
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Did I mention Babar’s name? No because he has done enough work to keep his spot on the team. The other 3 not so much

Anyhow in the case of Sarfraz and Imad both do deserve an A contract considering the work they have done for PCT. Amir and Sharjeel to deserve a contract however a B grade would be fair imo
 
CerebralPatriot said:
Did I mention Babar’s name? No because he has done enough work to keep his spot on the team. The other 3 not so much

Anyhow in the case of Sarfraz and Imad both do deserve an A contract considering the work they have done for PCT. Amir and Sharjeel to deserve a contract however a B grade would be fair imo
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Sarfaraz A contract? You serious bro, He is even dropped by his PSL team, did you see performance/fitness?
 
pakistani pride said:
Sarfaraz A contract? You serious bro, He is even dropped by his PSL team, did you see performance/fitness?
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Yes I am serious. Just look at Quettas performance with Sarfraz and without Sarfraz.

Even if he doesn't perform with the bat his keeping and leadership skills are so good that he makes it into the team just on those factors alone

Anyhow even if he is doing poorly with the bat, he will come good in one game or another, just as Imad did yesterday
 
During the press conference, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated:

"Haris Rauf is our star player. He accepted that there was some misunderstanding. We've restored his central contract and hopefully, he will come back fitter and stronger."
 
There needs to be septate white ball contracts and red ball contracts to end confusion about who s available for what format.

Its simple.

The PCB needs to be professional and engage with the players privately before making announcements in the media and then revoking it.

The PCB also needs to arrange more test series in a calendar year for test players to have an adequate season.
 
Since 2020, Haris Rauf has bowled more overs than any other pacer with no one even coming close.

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