Tim Seifert has said that staying back in India in the wake of testing COVID-19 positive was intense, particularly on the grounds that he could see the other Kiwi players leaving the country.&nbsp;

Seifert, who was in Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2021, needed to isolate in India as he tested positive only hours before he was leaving the country after the IPL was suspended.&nbsp;

Reviewing the challenges in India, the New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman expressed that the possibility of remaining back even as his countrymen were leaving the country was mentally daunting.

In an interview with&nbsp;NZHerald he said: "I got pulled aside and told I'd tested positive and my heart sank straight away when everyone left. I was the only overseas player basically still left in India out of the whole tournament. That's when things got a little bit real. It was tough because my room looked over the entrance of the hotel so when they were leaving I was waving goodbye to them"

“The Chennai Super Kings manager showed me the positive on the top of the test. The world stops and I just couldn’t really think what was next and that was the scariest part of it – you hear about the bad things and I thought that was going to happen to me" - he said.

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“They made everything a lot easier. They made sure that things would be put in place and the CSK management and CEO of KKR, made life easy for me to know that everything would be alright and when that time was to come home, they’d try everything to get me home safely” - he added.

Tim Seifert failed both his pre-departure RT-PCR tests and subsequently couldn't fly out with his teammates. He is&nbsp;currently isolating in an Auckland hotel. Seifert will remain in quarantine till June 3.

The Kiwi tested negative for COVID-19 a week ago and was sent back home. New Zealand coach Gary Stead said:

"I heard from Tim Seifert just a little while ago. I think the really encouraging thing is he's tested negative. It's great news for Tim, that for a start his health is on the improve anyway, to the point where he's not testing positive anymore."

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Kiwi captain Kane Williamson, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Santner, and two staff individuals made a beeline for the Maldives after IPL 2021 was suspended uncertainly.&nbsp;

As many as 29 matches of the T20 league were held before various COVID-19 cases in the groups' profile bubbles constrained the BCCI to stop the tournament. 
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Tim Seifert has said that staying back in India in the wake of testing COVID-19 positive was intense, particularly on the grounds that he could see the other Kiwi players leaving the country.

Tim Seifert has said that staying back in India in the wake of testing COVID-19 positive was intense, particularly on the grounds that he could see the other Kiwi players leaving the country. Seifert, who was in Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2021, needed to isolate in India as he tested positive only hours before he was leaving the country after the IPL was suspended. Reviewing the challenges in India, the New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman expressed that the possibility of remaining back even as his countrymen were leaving the country was mentally daunting. In an interview with NZHerald he said: "I got pulled aside and told I'd tested positive and my heart sank straight away when everyone left. I was the only overseas player basically still left in India out of the whole tournament. That's when things got a little bit real. It was tough because my room looked over the entrance of the hotel so when they were leaving I was waving goodbye to them" “The Chennai Super Kings manager showed me the positive on the top of the test. The world stops and I just couldn’t really think what was next and that was the scariest part of it – you hear about the bad things and I thought that was going to happen to me" - he said. ALSO READ: Cricket: Brad Hodge slams BCCI over non-payment from 10-year-old IPL stint “They made everything a lot easier. They made sure that things would be put in place and the CSK management and CEO of KKR, made life easy for me to know that everything would be alright and when that time was to come home, they’d try everything to get me home safely” - he added. Tim Seifert failed both his pre-departure RT-PCR tests and subsequently couldn't fly out with his teammates. He is currently isolating in an Auckland hotel. Seifert will remain in quarantine till June 3. The Kiwi tested negative for COVID-19 a week ago and was sent back home. New Zealand coach Gary Stead said: "I heard from Tim Seifert just a little while ago. I think the really encouraging thing is he's tested negative. It's great news for Tim, that for a start his health is on the improve anyway, to the point where he's not testing positive anymore." ALSO READ: Cricket: Anrich Nortje, Aiden Markram, Shabnim Ismail nominated for CSA top awards Kiwi captain Kane Williamson, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Santner, and two staff individuals made a beeline for the Maldives after IPL 2021 was suspended uncertainly. As many as 29 matches of the T20 league were held before various COVID-19 cases in the groups' profile bubbles constrained the BCCI to stop the tournament.

Cricket: 'The world stops a little bit': Tim Seifert recalls COVID-19 ordeal in India during IPL 2021

Gareth Southgate on Tuesday announced a provisional 33-member squad for Euro 2020 as the England manager&nbsp;bought time to finalise the 26-man squad for the finals which start on June 11.<o:p></o:p>

Uncapped defenders Ben Godfrey and Ben White were named in the provisional England squad while the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Dier and Danny Ings missed out on a call-up.<o:p></o:p>

The England boss will hope to avoid further injuries, with 12 of the squad members involved in the European finals this week. While Manchester United take on Villarreal in the final of the Europa League, Manchester City and Chelsea lock horns in an all-English Champions League final on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>

Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson found their place in the squad along with Kalvin Phillips and Trent Alexander-Arnold following speculations that the Liverpool right-back might miss out on the final squad despite return to form in the final weeks of the season.

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England face Austria on June 2 and Romania four days later in pre-tournament friendlies at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.<o:p></o:p>

The Three Lions begin their Euro 2020 campaign against Croatia on June 13 before facing Scotland and the Czech Republic in Group D.

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Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Manchester United), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Aaron Ramsdale (Sheffield United)<o:p></o:p>

Defenders: Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Ben Chilwell, Reece James (Chelsea), John Stones, Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Conor Coady (Wolves) Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Ben Godfrey (Everton), Ben White (Brighton)<o:p></o:p>

Midfielders: Declan Rice, Jesse Lingard (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund/GER), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)<o:p></o:p>

Forwards: Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood (Manchester United), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund/GER), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)<o:p></o:p>

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Gareth Southgate on Tuesday announced a provisional 33-member squad for Euro 2020 as the England manager bought time to finalise the 26-man squad for the finals which start on June 11.

Gareth Southgate on Tuesday announced a provisional 33-member squad for Euro 2020 as the England manager bought time to finalise the 26-man squad for the finals which start on June 11. Uncapped defenders Ben Godfrey and Ben White were named in the provisional England squad while the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Dier and Danny Ings missed out on a call-up. The England boss will hope to avoid further injuries, with 12 of the squad members involved in the European finals this week. While Manchester United take on Villarreal in the final of the Europa League, Manchester City and Chelsea lock horns in an all-English Champions League final on Saturday. Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson found their place in the squad along with Kalvin Phillips and Trent Alexander-Arnold following speculations that the Liverpool right-back might miss out on the final squad despite return to form in the final weeks of the season. ALSO READ: Football: Cristiano Ronaldo says achieved his goal at Juventus Ahead of naming his final #EURO2020 squad next week, Gareth Southgate has selected 33 players to join up with the #ThreeLions from this weekend as our preparations for this summer's tournament get under way. — England (@England) May 25, 2021 × England face Austria on June 2 and Romania four days later in pre-tournament friendlies at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium. The Three Lions begin their Euro 2020 campaign against Croatia on June 13 before facing Scotland and the Czech Republic in Group D. ALSO READ: Football: Hansi Flick named new Germany head coach, to succeed Joachim Loew after Euro 2020 Provisional England squad for Euro 2020: Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Manchester United), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Aaron Ramsdale (Sheffield United) Defenders: Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Ben Chilwell, Reece James (Chelsea), John Stones, Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Conor Coady (Wolves) Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Ben Godfrey (Everton), Ben White (Brighton) Midfielders: Declan Rice, Jesse Lingard (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund/GER), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) Forwards: Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood (Manchester United), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund/GER), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Football: Trent Alexander-Arnold included as England announced provisional squad for Euro 2020

UEFA on Tuesday announced that up to 16,500 spectators will be allowed to attend the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea on Sunday in Porto. The ticket sales for the match opened on Tuesday.<o:p></o:p>

The figure allowed by the Portuguese authorities stands at one-third of the capacity of the Estadio do Dragao, which took over the hosting after Istanbul was ruled out due to COVID-19 issues.<o:p></o:p>

UEFA has already allocated as many as 6,000 tickets to each Chelsea and Man City. <o:p></o:p>

To this will be added the traditional invitations, as well as "1,700 tickets reserved for the general public" which "will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis".<o:p></o:p>

Tickets for the UCL final cost from 70 euros to 600 euros -- against a range of 40 to 130 euros for Wednesday's Europa League final in Gdansk between Manchester United and Villareal.

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Spectators will “require proof of a negative Covid-19 test" to enter the stadium. Fans coming from abroad "will have to comply with border entry restrictions and requirements that will be in force". <o:p></o:p>

With Portugal being on the green list of British government, players or fans won’t have to quarantine upon returning home.<o:p></o:p>

However, the UK, as a host, was ruled out due to entry restrictions and quarantine protocols for the media, officials, and guests – which was deemed as unpractical.

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Portugal also hosted the "Final 8" in 2020 which allowed the Champions League to finish in the pandemic.<o:p></o:p>

UEFA on Tuesday announced that up to 16,500 spectators will be allowed to attend the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea on Sunday in Porto.

UEFA on Tuesday announced that up to 16,500 spectators will be allowed to attend the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea on Sunday in Porto. The ticket sales for the match opened on Tuesday. The figure allowed by the Portuguese authorities stands at one-third of the capacity of the Estadio do Dragao, which took over the hosting after Istanbul was ruled out due to COVID-19 issues. UEFA has already allocated as many as 6,000 tickets to each Chelsea and Man City. To this will be added the traditional invitations, as well as "1,700 tickets reserved for the general public" which "will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis". Tickets for the UCL final cost from 70 euros to 600 euros -- against a range of 40 to 130 euros for Wednesday's Europa League final in Gdansk between Manchester United and Villareal. ALSO READ: Football: Luke Shaw wants Manchester United to strengthen the squad in the transfer window Spectators will “require proof of a negative Covid-19 test" to enter the stadium. Fans coming from abroad "will have to comply with border entry restrictions and requirements that will be in force". With Portugal being on the green list of British government, players or fans won’t have to quarantine upon returning home. However, the UK, as a host, was ruled out due to entry restrictions and quarantine protocols for the media, officials, and guests – which was deemed as unpractical. ALSO READ: Football: Cristiano Ronaldo says achieved his goal at Juventus Portugal also hosted the "Final 8" in 2020 which allowed the Champions League to finish in the pandemic.

Football: 16,500 spectators allowed in Porto for UEFA Champions League final

Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik and Sandeep Lamichhane will be playing at the 2021 Caribbean Premier League which takes place in St Kitts and Nevis in August and September. <o:p></o:p>

The Barbados Tridents have secured the services of Pakistani left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir. With 220 T20 wickets to his name, 59 of them coming in international matches, Amir has a huge amount of experience and a track record of success across the globe.<o:p></o:p>

Shoaib Malik returns to the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Malik was central to the success of the Amazon Warriors in 2019 when they won 11 consecutive matches. Malik has played 417 T20 matches and won 12 trophies in the format. <o:p></o:p>

Sandeep Lamichhane joins the Trinbago Knight Riders for the 2021 season. He has played at the CPL for the last three seasons, impressing with St Kitts &amp; Nevis Patriots, Barbados Tridents and Jamaica Tallawahs. The leg-spinner has become a regular in T20 tournaments around the globe and will add potency to the Knight Riders attack.

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The complete squads for CPL 2021 will be revealed on the draft show which will be broadcast on Friday 28 May at 9am ECT | 2pm GMT | 6:30pm IST. <o:p></o:p>

First started in 2013, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a franchise-based T20 format cricket tournament that combines two of the most compelling aspects of Caribbean life – dramatic cricket and a vibrant Carnival atmosphere.

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Trinbago Knight Riders are the current Hero CPL champions and the other competing teams are Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, St. Kitts &amp; Nevis Patriots, St. Lucia Zouks and Jamaica Tallawahs. The 2021 tournament gets underway in St Kitts &amp; Nevis in August and September.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik and Sandeep Lamichhane will be playing at the 2021 Caribbean Premier League which takes place in St Kitts and Nevis in August and September.

Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik and Sandeep Lamichhane will be playing at the 2021 Caribbean Premier League which takes place in St Kitts and Nevis in August and September. The Barbados Tridents have secured the services of Pakistani left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir. With 220 T20 wickets to his name, 59 of them coming in international matches, Amir has a huge amount of experience and a track record of success across the globe. Shoaib Malik returns to the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Malik was central to the success of the Amazon Warriors in 2019 when they won 11 consecutive matches. Malik has played 417 T20 matches and won 12 trophies in the format. Sandeep Lamichhane joins the Trinbago Knight Riders for the 2021 season. He has played at the CPL for the last three seasons, impressing with St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Barbados Tridents and Jamaica Tallawahs. The leg-spinner has become a regular in T20 tournaments around the globe and will add potency to the Knight Riders attack. ALSO READ: Cricket: IPL 2021 expected to resume on September 19-20 in the UAE - Report The complete squads for CPL 2021 will be revealed on the draft show which will be broadcast on Friday 28 May at 9am ECT | 2pm GMT | 6:30pm IST. First started in 2013, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a franchise-based T20 format cricket tournament that combines two of the most compelling aspects of Caribbean life – dramatic cricket and a vibrant Carnival atmosphere. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mayank Agarwal began 'doubting' himself after playing XI snub, says childhood coach Trinbago Knight Riders are the current Hero CPL champions and the other competing teams are Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, St. Lucia Zouks and Jamaica Tallawahs. The 2021 tournament gets underway in St Kitts & Nevis in August and September.

Cricket: Amir, Malik and Lamichhane sign for Caribbean Premier League 2021

Luke Shaw has urged his club Manchester United to make new signings in the transfer window in a bid to close the gap on their opponents at the top of the table and seek the title next season.&nbsp;

Manchester United's rivals Manchester City completed twelve points ahead of them in the Premier League this season and are relied upon to acquire more fortifications in the mid-year to defend their title next season.&nbsp;

Any semblance of Chelsea, who have been a power under Thomas Tuchel, and Liverpool are additionally expected to improve their squad for the 2021/22 Premier League crusade.&nbsp;

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has focused on the need to get fortifications in the summer to contend next season, and the left-back is by all accounts repeating his manager's point.&nbsp;

"With the squad, we've got, it's so talented. We've got a brilliant mix of experienced ones and younger ones but even the younger ones have played so many times now they've got that experience. The manager was speaking the other day that he would like one or two more signings. I think that we would all welcome that with open arms.

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Anything that would make our squad better, increase our chances of getting to that next level, will always be good for the team," Luke Shaw said.&nbsp;

Manchester United's choice to acquire Alex Telles from FC Porto the previous summer ended up being a decent one. The appearance of the 28-year-old Brazilian has pushed Luke Shaw to a higher level. The Englishman has been apparently the best left-back in the country this season.&nbsp;

The 25-year-old recognizes that contending with Alex Telles for the left-back spot has carried the best with regards to him. Luke Shaw needs the club to acquire more players to build contests for places across the pitch.&nbsp;

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"You only have to look at how competition has pushed me, but if we can get that around the whole place in different positions, I think we can continue to keep pushing each other and it's only good for the manager to have that sort of competition and hard choices on who to pick. That's what we need to improve on." 
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Luke Shaw has urged his club Manchester United to make new signings in the transfer window in a bid to close the gap on their opponents at the top of the table and seek the title next season.

Luke Shaw has urged his club Manchester United to make new signings in the transfer window in a bid to close the gap on their opponents at the top of the table and seek the title next season. Manchester United's rivals Manchester City completed twelve points ahead of them in the Premier League this season and are relied upon to acquire more fortifications in the mid-year to defend their title next season. Any semblance of Chelsea, who have been a power under Thomas Tuchel, and Liverpool are additionally expected to improve their squad for the 2021/22 Premier League crusade. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has focused on the need to get fortifications in the summer to contend next season, and the left-back is by all accounts repeating his manager's point. "With the squad, we've got, it's so talented. We've got a brilliant mix of experienced ones and younger ones but even the younger ones have played so many times now they've got that experience. The manager was speaking the other day that he would like one or two more signings. I think that we would all welcome that with open arms. ALSO READ: Football: Cristiano Ronaldo says achieved his goal at Juventus Anything that would make our squad better, increase our chances of getting to that next level, will always be good for the team," Luke Shaw said. Manchester United's choice to acquire Alex Telles from FC Porto the previous summer ended up being a decent one. The appearance of the 28-year-old Brazilian has pushed Luke Shaw to a higher level. The Englishman has been apparently the best left-back in the country this season. The 25-year-old recognizes that contending with Alex Telles for the left-back spot has carried the best with regards to him. Luke Shaw needs the club to acquire more players to build contests for places across the pitch. ALSO READ: Football: From Messi to Lewandowski: Single season top-scorers in Europe's five main leagues "You only have to look at how competition has pushed me, but if we can get that around the whole place in different positions, I think we can continue to keep pushing each other and it's only good for the manager to have that sort of competition and hard choices on who to pick. That's what we need to improve on."

Football: Luke Shaw wants Manchester United to strengthen the squad in the transfer window

The postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is expected to resume mid-September in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final likely to be played on October 10. The IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed after multiple COVID-19 cases emerged across a few teams inside the bio-secure bubble. <o:p></o:p>

According to Sports Today, the IPL 2021 is likely to be resumed in September with the BCCI holding talks with various stakeholders and various national cricket boards. <o:p></o:p>

However, there will be no change in the itinerary of the five-Test series between India and England, which is scheduled to end on September 14. The players are expected to fly to the UAE immediately after the conclusion of India-England and they are unlikely to undergo hard quarantine upon landing in the UAE with a bubble-to-bubble switch on cards.

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Furthermore, there will be negotiations with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 to end the tournament slightly earlier for the players to be available for the remainder of IPL 2021. Reportedly, the Trinbago Knight Riders will help the BCCI with the re-scheduling of CPL 2021. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

The reportage in Sports Today stated that the BCCI is looking for 10 double-headers, seven single-day matches and four play-off matches in a bid to complete the remainder of IPL 2021 in the UAE.

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Notably, IPL 2020 was held in the UAE without major problems as franchises competed in the tournament played across three venues. Mumbai Indians came victorious in the tournament to lift their fifth IPL trophy.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

The postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is expected to resume mid-September in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final likely to be played on October 10.

The postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is expected to resume mid-September in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final likely to be played on October 10. The IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed after multiple COVID-19 cases emerged across a few teams inside the bio-secure bubble. According to Sports Today, the IPL 2021 is likely to be resumed in September with the BCCI holding talks with various stakeholders and various national cricket boards. However, there will be no change in the itinerary of the five-Test series between India and England, which is scheduled to end on September 14. The players are expected to fly to the UAE immediately after the conclusion of India-England and they are unlikely to undergo hard quarantine upon landing in the UAE with a bubble-to-bubble switch on cards. ALSO READ: Cricket: Team India undergoing quarantine in two groups ahead of England tour Furthermore, there will be negotiations with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 to end the tournament slightly earlier for the players to be available for the remainder of IPL 2021. Reportedly, the Trinbago Knight Riders will help the BCCI with the re-scheduling of CPL 2021. The reportage in Sports Today stated that the BCCI is looking for 10 double-headers, seven single-day matches and four play-off matches in a bid to complete the remainder of IPL 2021 in the UAE. ALSO READ: Cricket: Who will win India vs New Zealand, World Test Championship Final? Richard Hadlee gives his take Notably, IPL 2020 was held in the UAE without major problems as franchises competed in the tournament played across three venues. Mumbai Indians came victorious in the tournament to lift their fifth IPL trophy.

Cricket: IPL 2021 expected to resume on September 19-20 in the UAE - Report

As more tournaments around the world opt for electronic line calling systems instead of human line judges, seven-times Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander says&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;is losing its intrigue and personality and is in danger of becoming an e-sport.

The Australian Open replaced on-court officials with the electronic system at the year's first Grand Slam and U.S. Open organizers&nbsp;said they would use the technology on all courts during the final major in 2021.

"I like line umpires and I liked the challenge system where we had three challenges," Wilander told Reuters.

"I thought that added something in&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;that we have lost.

"We have so many unbelievable rallies among the best players in the world at times.

"Alexander Zverev and Matteo&nbsp;Berrettini in Madrid - I mean the points that they played sometimes were just insane. But probably more than 50% of the points were not more than two shots."

Line calls are being delivered in real-time through remote-tracking cameras, removing the challenge system that allowed players to contest calls made by the judges.

"I think it was some kind of intrigue where the player had to choose," said Wilander, who helped design the NeuroTennis&nbsp;smart wristband which helps players track statistics and also provides coaching instructions.

"'Okay, is this a big enough point where I need to challenge?' I thought that was an interesting twist. It made the player think even more. Now we have no line calls. I think it just takes away some of the personality that's on the court."

The French Open remains the only major that does not use the ball-tracking system, instead of leaving the umpires to make final decisions based on marks left by the ball on the red clay.

Wilander said he thought the worst officiating in any sport was soccer but that was one of the reasons the game was so popular.

"I think it's because of the outright passion of people, human element, and human error that causes certain losses and intrigues fans," he added.

"There's an intrigue in soccer because they're not perfect, life is not perfect and soccer is not perfect.

"I think we're making&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;esports. We're not esports, we're a sport where you move around and you have human contact."

As more tournaments around the world opt for electronic line calling systems instead of human line judges, seven-times Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander says tennis is losing its intrigue and personality and is in danger of becoming an e-sport.

As more tournaments around the world opt for electronic line calling systems instead of human line judges, seven-times Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander says tennis is losing its intrigue and personality and is in danger of becoming an e-sport. The Australian Open replaced on-court officials with the electronic system at the year's first Grand Slam and U.S. Open organizers said they would use the technology on all courts during the final major in 2021. "I like line umpires and I liked the challenge system where we had three challenges," Wilander told Reuters. "I thought that added something in tennis that we have lost. "We have so many unbelievable rallies among the best players in the world at times. "Alexander Zverev and Matteo Berrettini in Madrid - I mean the points that they played sometimes were just insane. But probably more than 50% of the points were not more than two shots." Line calls are being delivered in real-time through remote-tracking cameras, removing the challenge system that allowed players to contest calls made by the judges. "I think it was some kind of intrigue where the player had to choose," said Wilander, who helped design the NeuroTennis smart wristband which helps players track statistics and also provides coaching instructions. "'Okay, is this a big enough point where I need to challenge?' I thought that was an interesting twist. It made the player think even more. Now we have no line calls. I think it just takes away some of the personality that's on the court." The French Open remains the only major that does not use the ball-tracking system, instead of leaving the umpires to make final decisions based on marks left by the ball on the red clay. Wilander said he thought the worst officiating in any sport was soccer but that was one of the reasons the game was so popular. "I think it's because of the outright passion of people, human element, and human error that causes certain losses and intrigues fans," he added. "There's an intrigue in soccer because they're not perfect, life is not perfect and soccer is not perfect. "I think we're making tennis esports. We're not esports, we're a sport where you move around and you have human contact."

Reducing human element is turning tennis into eSport: Mats Wilander

Cristiano Ronaldo said he has realised one of the goals he set for himself when he joined Juventus in 2018 and valued everything the club had achieved this season despite their run of nine straight Serie A title coming to an end.

Ronaldo, 36, has one year remaining on his contract at Juventus but there has been a flurry of media speculation that the Portuguese forward could be leaving in the summer.

Juventus were deposed as champions by Inter Milan and only climbed into the top four on the final day of the campaign on Sunday (May 23) to secure Champions League qualification.

"This year we couldn't win Serie A, congratulations to Inter for the well-deserved title. However, I have to value everything that we achieved this season at Juventus, both in collective and individual terms," Ronaldo wrote in an Instagram post on Monday, May 24.

"The Italian Super Cup, Italian Cup and Serie A top scorer trophy fill me with happiness, mainly due to the difficulty they carry with them, in a country where nothing is easy to win.

"With these achievements, I reached a goal I had set myself since the first day I arrived in Italy: to win the championship, the Cup and the Super Cup, and also to be Best Player and Top Scorer in this great&nbsp;football&nbsp;country filled with tremendous players, giant clubs and a very own&nbsp;football&nbsp;culture."

The 36-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid player said he was delighted to have won major individual and team honors with clubs in three different countries.

"This is what I work for, this is what moves me and this is what I'll always keep chasing for until the last day," added Ronaldo, who did not play in their 4-1 win over Bologna on the final day.

"Thanks to everyone who took part in this journey. We stand together."

The club declined to comment on the post.

Cristiano Ronaldo said he has realised one of the goals he set for himself when he joined Juventus in 2018 and valued everything the club had achieved this season despite their run of nine straight Serie A title coming to an end.

Cristiano Ronaldo said he has realised one of the goals he set for himself when he joined Juventus in 2018 and valued everything the club had achieved this season despite their run of nine straight Serie A title coming to an end. Ronaldo, 36, has one year remaining on his contract at Juventus but there has been a flurry of media speculation that the Portuguese forward could be leaving in the summer. Juventus were deposed as champions by Inter Milan and only climbed into the top four on the final day of the campaign on Sunday (May 23) to secure Champions League qualification. "This year we couldn't win Serie A, congratulations to Inter for the well-deserved title. However, I have to value everything that we achieved this season at Juventus, both in collective and individual terms," Ronaldo wrote in an Instagram post on Monday, May 24. "The Italian Super Cup, Italian Cup and Serie A top scorer trophy fill me with happiness, mainly due to the difficulty they carry with them, in a country where nothing is easy to win. "With these achievements, I reached a goal I had set myself since the first day I arrived in Italy: to win the championship, the Cup and the Super Cup, and also to be Best Player and Top Scorer in this great football country filled with tremendous players, giant clubs and a very own football culture." The 36-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid player said he was delighted to have won major individual and team honors with clubs in three different countries. "This is what I work for, this is what moves me and this is what I'll always keep chasing for until the last day," added Ronaldo, who did not play in their 4-1 win over Bologna on the final day. "Thanks to everyone who took part in this journey. We stand together." The club declined to comment on the post.

Football: Cristiano Ronaldo says achieved his goal at Juventus

Mayank Agarwal persevered through a difficult stretch with the bat in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He scored only 78 runs into the three Tests and was dropped as an opener for the last two Tests. Mayank Agarwal's coach RX Murali uncovered the Indian batsman began 'doubting' himself subsequent to being disregarded.&nbsp;

In his last eight Test innings, Mayank Agarwal has scored just 88 runs. Shubman Gill has apparently gotten out ahead in the unit, particularly after his endeavors in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.&nbsp;

In an interview with InsideSport, Mayank Agarwal's coach spoke about how the opener started to question himself subsequent to being dropped from the Test group.

"It’s all about the mindset. You suddenly start creating doubts in your mind when it doesn’t match up. It takes you to a different spin altogether and you completely lose out on the mental process that you once created. It takes you to a mode when you start doubting everything. That’s what happened with Mayank," he said.

The eminent coach added that players are getting more restless about their spot in the group with genuine contests for places.&nbsp;

"There is a lot of anxiety in a sportsperson. In sports, there are more failures than successes. When you are anxious about failing and know that there is a lot of competition and if you don’t perform, you are out, that adds up more. One failure adds up to worry and that gets bigger and bigger and you completely lose out on the process. After the

Australia series, he worked on the mental aspect and did well in IPL,"&nbsp;he added.

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Mayank Agarwal has been named in India's 20-man squad for the impending visit through England. In any case, passing by what occurred in the India-England home Test series, the management is probably going to back Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as the openers, at any rate toward the beginning of the visit.&nbsp;

Agarwal showed what he is fit for as the batsman during his amazing run with the bat in the deferred IPL 2021 season.&nbsp;

RX Murali uncovered both of them dealt with the mental side of his game before the T20 competition.

“He already has the technique. All he needs is confidence. IPL performances definitely boosted his confidence massively. Before IPL, we worked on the mental aspects and it succeeded in the tournament. It gave him the template to work on as it is a continuous process," Murali added.

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Mayank Agarwal scored 260 runs at an average of 43.3, while his strike rate was 141.3 in seven games in IPL 2021. It stays not yet clear whether the opener will actually want to transform the impending six Tests against New Zealand and England. 
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Mayank Agarwal persevered through a difficult stretch with the bat in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He scored only 78 runs into the three Tests and was dropped as an opener for the last two Tests.

Mayank Agarwal persevered through a difficult stretch with the bat in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He scored only 78 runs into the three Tests and was dropped as an opener for the last two Tests. Mayank Agarwal's coach RX Murali uncovered the Indian batsman began 'doubting' himself subsequent to being disregarded. In his last eight Test innings, Mayank Agarwal has scored just 88 runs. Shubman Gill has apparently gotten out ahead in the unit, particularly after his endeavors in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In an interview with InsideSport, Mayank Agarwal's coach spoke about how the opener started to question himself subsequent to being dropped from the Test group. "It’s all about the mindset. You suddenly start creating doubts in your mind when it doesn’t match up. It takes you to a different spin altogether and you completely lose out on the mental process that you once created. It takes you to a mode when you start doubting everything. That’s what happened with Mayank," he said. The eminent coach added that players are getting more restless about their spot in the group with genuine contests for places. "There is a lot of anxiety in a sportsperson. In sports, there are more failures than successes. When you are anxious about failing and know that there is a lot of competition and if you don’t perform, you are out, that adds up more. One failure adds up to worry and that gets bigger and bigger and you completely lose out on the process. After the Australia series, he worked on the mental aspect and did well in IPL," he added. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Be yourself': Advice Suryakumar Yadav gave himself ahead of international debut Mayank Agarwal has been named in India's 20-man squad for the impending visit through England. In any case, passing by what occurred in the India-England home Test series, the management is probably going to back Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as the openers, at any rate toward the beginning of the visit. Agarwal showed what he is fit for as the batsman during his amazing run with the bat in the deferred IPL 2021 season. RX Murali uncovered both of them dealt with the mental side of his game before the T20 competition. “He already has the technique. All he needs is confidence. IPL performances definitely boosted his confidence massively. Before IPL, we worked on the mental aspects and it succeeded in the tournament. It gave him the template to work on as it is a continuous process," Murali added. ALSO READ: Cricket: Team India undergoing quarantine in two groups ahead of England tour Mayank Agarwal scored 260 runs at an average of 43.3, while his strike rate was 141.3 in seven games in IPL 2021. It stays not yet clear whether the opener will actually want to transform the impending six Tests against New Zealand and England.

Cricket: Mayank Agarwal began 'doubting' himself after playing XI snub, says childhood coach

Outgoing Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick will succeed his former boss Joachim Loew in the Germany squad after the Euro 2020, the German FA (DFB) announced on Tuesday.<o:p></o:p>

Flick expressed his delight in penning the contract as he said he is “very happy” to become the head coach of the Germany football team. Flick was an assistant to current head coach Loew at Euro 2008 and 2012 while also being a part of the Germany camp that won the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. The outgoing Bayern Munich manager has signed a three-year deal through to 2024.<o:p></o:p>

"It's all gone surprisingly quickly, but I am very happy to be Germany coach from the autumn," said Flick, 56, after signing a three-year contract to succeed Loew, who will leave the job after 15 years in charge later this year.<o:p></o:p>

The 56-year-old guided Bayern Munich to six major titles during his tenure at the Allianz Arena. Notably, Loew will be stepping down from the national team post after the conclusion of Euro 2020 – bringing an end to his 15-year-stay with the Die Mannschaft.

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"I'm really looking forward to it because I can see the great quality of the players, especially the young players in Germany. That's is why we have every reason to approach the upcoming tournaments with optimism, for example, the European Championship at home in 2024.<o:p></o:p>

"In addition, I know from experience of working with [DFB National Teams and Academy director] Oliver Bierhoff that I have a strong, trustworthy partner by my side and who will behind the scenes so that the team, we trainers and staff can get started without a long start-up time,” Flick added.<o:p></o:p>

Flick went on to pass on his best wishes to Loew and his team for the European championship, set to commence in June as he said that the German boss deserved a big end to his career as national coach.

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"I am also looking forward to contributing my ideas and ideas beyond the national team to the academy and the other national teams. <o:p></o:p>

"The important thing now is not what will happen in September - I will contact you in detail in August - but the upcoming European Championship, for which I wish Jogi Löw, Marcus Sorg, Andy Köpke and the team the greatest possible success. <o:p></o:p>

"Jogi Löw has more than deserved a big end to his career as national coach."<o:p></o:p>

Outgoing Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick will succeed his former boss Joachim Loew in the Germany squad after the Euro 2020, the German FA (DFB) announced on Tuesday.

Outgoing Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick will succeed his former boss Joachim Loew in the Germany squad after the Euro 2020, the German FA (DFB) announced on Tuesday. Flick expressed his delight in penning the contract as he said he is “very happy” to become the head coach of the Germany football team. Flick was an assistant to current head coach Loew at Euro 2008 and 2012 while also being a part of the Germany camp that won the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. The outgoing Bayern Munich manager has signed a three-year deal through to 2024. "It's all gone surprisingly quickly, but I am very happy to be Germany coach from the autumn," said Flick, 56, after signing a three-year contract to succeed Loew, who will leave the job after 15 years in charge later this year. The 56-year-old guided Bayern Munich to six major titles during his tenure at the Allianz Arena. Notably, Loew will be stepping down from the national team post after the conclusion of Euro 2020 – bringing an end to his 15-year-stay with the Die Mannschaft. ALSO READ: Football: Pep Guardiola wins LMA Manager of the Year "I'm really looking forward to it because I can see the great quality of the players, especially the young players in Germany. That's is why we have every reason to approach the upcoming tournaments with optimism, for example, the European Championship at home in 2024. "In addition, I know from experience of working with [DFB National Teams and Academy director] Oliver Bierhoff that I have a strong, trustworthy partner by my side and who will behind the scenes so that the team, we trainers and staff can get started without a long start-up time,” Flick added. Flick went on to pass on his best wishes to Loew and his team for the European championship, set to commence in June as he said that the German boss deserved a big end to his career as national coach. ALSO READ: Football: 'I want a trophy' - Benzema eyes silverware after long France exile "I am also looking forward to contributing my ideas and ideas beyond the national team to the academy and the other national teams. "The important thing now is not what will happen in September - I will contact you in detail in August - but the upcoming European Championship, for which I wish Jogi Löw, Marcus Sorg, Andy Köpke and the team the greatest possible success. "Jogi Löw has more than deserved a big end to his career as national coach."

Football: Hansi Flick named new Germany head coach, to succeed Joachim Loew after Euro 2020

Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that he was so eager to take strike for the first time in international cricket that he ran in to bat.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav made his India debut in the second T20I against England in Ahmedabad in March this year. However, he didn't get the opportunity to bat in his debut. He was dropped for the following match, before being reviewed for the fourth T20I. Sent in to bat at No.3 as England chose to take the field first the 30-year-old hit an appealing 57 from 31 balls.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav spoke about his first experience of batting in International cricket on Mumbai Indians Instagram handle:

''When I padded up and came to the dug-out, I was nervous, and it should be that way if you don't get nervous, how would you perform''.

''When I was going inside, everything started running in my mind, what I have done when I bat at three. I got my answer when I said to myself 'don't do anything different, do the same thing – be yourself, that's it. I have reached this point by doing the same things"&nbsp;- he said.&nbsp;

“If you must have seen, I was very excited at that time. Obviously, I wasn’t happy because Rohit Sharma had just got out. But when it was going in, I was so excited, I ran in to bat. I had waited for a long time for this opportunity. Sitting in the dressing room, I had thoughts like - when will the match start? When will my turn come to bat? When I wore my pads and came out to sit in the dugout, I was a little nervous. It is important to be nervous. If you are not nervous, how will you go in and perform?” - he added.

Suryakumar Yadav added that at the hour of taking the strike, he adviced himself to adhere to the regular game that has brought him achievement, and not have a go at anything unique.&nbsp;

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Suryakumar Yadav hit six fours and three sixes in his thump prior to being gotten by David Malan off a breadth shot under questionable circumstances. Replays were uncertain with regards to whether the fielder had taken the catch neatly and accordingly the soft signal of 'out' remained.

In a fantasy start, Suryakumar Yadav hit the first ball he faced in international cricket for a six, with Jofra Archer being the bowler. The batsman clarified that it was no accident as he had examined Jofra Archer's bowling pattern in the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;

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"People often ask me about that first-ball six off Jofra Archer. It was important to stay calm and I knew what he had been doing in the IPL. How he comes hard at the batters and what kind of deliveries he bowls to a new batsman at the crease. Back of the mind, I knew he would bowl that short ball delivery. Thankfully, he did. I don’t know what would have happened had he bowled a different ball. But it all worked out well in the end and I am happy” - he added.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav was announced as the Man of the Match for his thump as India crushed England by eight runs. He scored 32 runs off 17 balls in the following T20I as the hosts secured the five-match series by a 3-2 edge. 
&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that he was so eager to take strike for the first time in international cricket that he ran in to bat. Suryakumar Yadav made his India debut in the second T20I against England in Ahmedabad in March this year.

Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that he was so eager to take strike for the first time in international cricket that he ran in to bat. Suryakumar Yadav made his India debut in the second T20I against England in Ahmedabad in March this year. However, he didn't get the opportunity to bat in his debut. He was dropped for the following match, before being reviewed for the fourth T20I. Sent in to bat at No.3 as England chose to take the field first the 30-year-old hit an appealing 57 from 31 balls. Suryakumar Yadav spoke about his first experience of batting in International cricket on Mumbai Indians Instagram handle: ''When I padded up and came to the dug-out, I was nervous, and it should be that way if you don't get nervous, how would you perform''. ''When I was going inside, everything started running in my mind, what I have done when I bat at three. I got my answer when I said to myself 'don't do anything different, do the same thing – be yourself, that's it. I have reached this point by doing the same things" - he said. “If you must have seen, I was very excited at that time. Obviously, I wasn’t happy because Rohit Sharma had just got out. But when it was going in, I was so excited, I ran in to bat. I had waited for a long time for this opportunity. Sitting in the dressing room, I had thoughts like - when will the match start? When will my turn come to bat? When I wore my pads and came out to sit in the dugout, I was a little nervous. It is important to be nervous. If you are not nervous, how will you go in and perform?” - he added. Suryakumar Yadav added that at the hour of taking the strike, he adviced himself to adhere to the regular game that has brought him achievement, and not have a go at anything unique. ALSO READ: Cricket: Team India undergoing quarantine in two groups ahead of England tour Suryakumar Yadav hit six fours and three sixes in his thump prior to being gotten by David Malan off a breadth shot under questionable circumstances. Replays were uncertain with regards to whether the fielder had taken the catch neatly and accordingly the soft signal of 'out' remained. In a fantasy start, Suryakumar Yadav hit the first ball he faced in international cricket for a six, with Jofra Archer being the bowler. The batsman clarified that it was no accident as he had examined Jofra Archer's bowling pattern in the Indian Premier League. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Jasprit Bumrah a delight to watch but prone to career threatening injuries' - Richard Hadlee "People often ask me about that first-ball six off Jofra Archer. It was important to stay calm and I knew what he had been doing in the IPL. How he comes hard at the batters and what kind of deliveries he bowls to a new batsman at the crease. Back of the mind, I knew he would bowl that short ball delivery. Thankfully, he did. I don’t know what would have happened had he bowled a different ball. But it all worked out well in the end and I am happy” - he added. Suryakumar Yadav was announced as the Man of the Match for his thump as India crushed England by eight runs. He scored 32 runs off 17 balls in the following T20I as the hosts secured the five-match series by a 3-2 edge.

Cricket: 'Be yourself': Advice Suryakumar Yadav gave himself ahead of international debut

Team India is as of now partitioned into two separate groups as they continue their isolation in Mumbai ahead of their visit through England. Indian players, banishing those from Mumbai, began their 14-day isolate on May 19. In the meantime, cricketers who showed up from Mumbai, including Virat Kohli, started their isolation on Monday.

Players who came from Mumbai won't join the group until they complete their seven-day isolation. The cricketers have been given a wide range of exercise schedules in their rooms as they get ready for the England visit.

Addressing ANI, sources up to date of developments said the BCCI has arranged things so that the individuals who entered the bio-bubble on Monday don't deal with any issue.

"Kohli and the rest of the members who entered the bubble on Monday will not straightaway mix with those who are already in the bubble. They will do a seven-day quarantine and then join the group before leaving for England. Till then, they will have all the necessary facilities in their rooms only. Arrangements have been made so that they can train in the room. Cycles, dumbbells, bars have all been arranged for in the rooms so that they doesn’t need to walk out and can stay in shape".

Team India is set to depart for the UK on June 2. The World Test Championship final will start on June 18, with India set to lock horns with New Zealand. Following the ultimate clash, Virat Kohli's group will face England in a five-match Test series.

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The BCCI has additionally guaranteed that the cricketers will get their second jibe of the COVID-19 vaccine in England under the direction of the UK health department.&nbsp;

“The team has already taken the first dose here after the government opened the vaccination process for all above 18. The second dose will be administered by the UK health department once the players are eligible to get the second jab as per rules,” BCCI sources had told ANI.

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After arriving in the UK, the Indian players will go through an additional 10 days of isolation prior to continuing full preparation for the World Test Championship final.

Team India is as of now partitioned into two separate groups as they continue their isolation in Mumbai ahead of their visit through England. Indian players, banishing those from Mumbai, began their 14-day isolate on May 19.

Team India is as of now partitioned into two separate groups as they continue their isolation in Mumbai ahead of their visit through England. Indian players, banishing those from Mumbai, began their 14-day isolate on May 19. In the meantime, cricketers who showed up from Mumbai, including Virat Kohli, started their isolation on Monday. Players who came from Mumbai won't join the group until they complete their seven-day isolation. The cricketers have been given a wide range of exercise schedules in their rooms as they get ready for the England visit. Addressing ANI, sources up to date of developments said the BCCI has arranged things so that the individuals who entered the bio-bubble on Monday don't deal with any issue. "Kohli and the rest of the members who entered the bubble on Monday will not straightaway mix with those who are already in the bubble. They will do a seven-day quarantine and then join the group before leaving for England. Till then, they will have all the necessary facilities in their rooms only. Arrangements have been made so that they can train in the room. Cycles, dumbbells, bars have all been arranged for in the rooms so that they doesn’t need to walk out and can stay in shape". Team India is set to depart for the UK on June 2. The World Test Championship final will start on June 18, with India set to lock horns with New Zealand. Following the ultimate clash, Virat Kohli's group will face England in a five-match Test series. ALSO READ: Cricket: Who will win India vs New Zealand, World Test Championship Final? Richard Hadlee gives his take The BCCI has additionally guaranteed that the cricketers will get their second jibe of the COVID-19 vaccine in England under the direction of the UK health department. “The team has already taken the first dose here after the government opened the vaccination process for all above 18. The second dose will be administered by the UK health department once the players are eligible to get the second jab as per rules,” BCCI sources had told ANI. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 After arriving in the UK, the Indian players will go through an additional 10 days of isolation prior to continuing full preparation for the World Test Championship final.

Cricket: Team India undergoing quarantine in two groups ahead of England tour

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