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Siddharth Vishwanathan

From Dainik Bhaskar to Cricbuzz, from Times of India to NDTV, he has significant work experience on the digital platform. Writing on cricket, though, continues unabated.

Articles by Siddharth Vishwanathan

Virat Kohli’s Duck Tales: A rare off-day for the India cricket team skipper

Virat Kohli was dismissed for a rare duck in the first innings of the Pune Test against Australia as India folded for 105, their second-lowest total against Australia in India.

Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the Pune Test against Australia(AFP)

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Updated on Feb 24, 2017 07:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

IND vs AUS, 1st Test, Day 2 highlights: Steve Smith, Steve O’Keefe steal show

Steve Smith slammed a glorious fifty as Australia took their lead to 298 at stumps on day 2. His 21st fifty complimented the earlier effort of Steve O’Keefe, who took 6/35 and bowled India out for 105 to give his team a 155-run lead. Relive all highlights of day 2 between India vs Australia here.

Steven Smith smashed a fifty and helped Australia’s lead near 300 as they ended day 2 on top against India in Pune on Friday.(BCCI)

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Updated on Feb 24, 2017 10:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

India vs Australia 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Starc’s 57* negates Umesh’s 4/32

After Umesh Yadav picked up four wickets, Australia Mitchell Starc scored a 58-ball 57* as the team from Down Under reached 256/9 against India at stumps on day 1 of the Pune Test. Matt Renshaw top-scored with a responsible 68. Relive all highlights of India vs Australia, Pune Test here.

Umesh Yadav picked up 4/32 but Australia were boosted by a magnificent 57* from Mitchell Starc as they ended day 1 on 256/9.(BCCI)

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Updated on Feb 23, 2017 04:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Harika Dronavalli enters semis of World Chess Championship, assured of bronze

Harika Dronavalli overcame a tough challenge from Nana Dzagnidze to enter the semi-final of the Women’s World Ches championship in Tehran, asuring her of the bronze medal.

Harika Dronavalli will be aiming to become the first Indian women Grand Master to win the World Chess Championship.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 23, 2017 08:21 AM IST

New Delhi | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Why Ishant Sharma, Irfan Pathan went unsold in the 2017 IPL Auction

Ishant Sharma and Irfan Pathan went unsold in the 2017 Indian Premier League auction and this was a major surprise for many fans.

Ishant Sharma, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, went unsold in the 2017 IPL Auction while Irfan Pathan was also left unsold.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2017 06:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

IPL 2017 Auction: The numbers game that defined the teams and players

The 2017 Indian Premier League auction witnessed several record buys, some strange omissions and some surprises. Here is the numbers game behind the Indian Premier League auction.

Six England players were bought for R 34.2 crore in the IPL 2017 auction in Bengaluru on Monday.(AP)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2017 05:55 PM IST

New Delhi | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

IPL 2017 Auction, Highlights: Ben Stokes, Tymal Mills make it England’s day; Karn Sharma biggest Indian buy

Ben Stokes and Tymal Mills stole the show in the 2017 Indian Premier League auction as both England players were snapped up for whopping sums of Rs 14.5 crore and Rs 12 crore respectively. Kagiso Rabada with 5 crore and Trent Boult with Rs 4.5 crore were the other big gainers. For India, Karn Sharma was the biggest buy with Rs 3.2 crore. Relive all highlights of the IPL 2017 Auction here.

Ben Stokes was snapped up for a record Rs 14.5 crore by Rising Pune Supergiants while Tymal Mills was snapped up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 12 crore.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Feb 20, 2017 03:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

IPL 2017 Auction: Why teams need to be careful before splurging

The 2017 IPL auction will see 357 players go under the hammer on Monday, but a cramped international calendar with a major ICC tournament looming could make teams cautious in their buying.

The 2017 IPL auction will see 357 players go under the hammer on Monday.(IPL)

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Updated on Feb 18, 2017 09:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

India vs Bangladesh Test: Ashwin 4/73, Jadeja 4/78 help IND to 208-run win

Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin got four wickets each as India defeated Bangladesh by 208 runs to clinch the Hyderabad Test against Bangladesh. Relive all highlights of India vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad Test, here.

Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin picked up four wickets apiece as India secured a 208-run win over Bangladesh in the one-off Test in Hyderabad.(BCCI)

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Updated on Feb 13, 2017 02:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

India vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad Test day 4 : R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja put IND in control

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja’s strikes in the final session have rocked Bangladesh. At stumps on day 4, Bangladesh are 103/3, needing 356 more for a win on the final day. Relive all the highlights of India vs Bangladesh, day 4 here.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja struck at regular intervals to put India on top in the Hyderabad Test on day 4.(BCCI)

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Updated on Feb 12, 2017 04:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Hashim Amla slams 50th international ton for South Africa cricket, in elite club

Hashim Amla’s 24th ODI century put him level with AB de Villiers on top of the list for most centuries by a South Africa cricketer. South Africa achieved their second consecutive 5-0 whitewash as they defeated Sri Lanka to become the new World No.1 ranked ODI side in the latest ICC rankings.

Hashim Amla made a sparkling 154 and his opening partner Quinton de Kock a rapid 109 in a batting blitz that earned South Africa an 88-run victory over Sri Lanka at Centurion on Friday.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Feb 11, 2017 02:33 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi

Virat Kohli’s India team make it perfect 10 in the 600-club in Hyderabad Test

Virat Kohli’s India cricket team registered a score of over 600 in Tests for the 10th time during the one-off Test versus Bangladesh in Hyderabad.

IVirat Kohli raises his bat after reaching his double century against Bangladesh in Hyderabad.(AFP)

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Updated on Feb 10, 2017 08:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

India vs Bangladesh Test: Virat Kohli 204, Wriddhiman Saha 106* put IND on top

Wriddhiman Saha blasted a century while Ravindra Jadeja notched up his fifth fifty as India declared their innings on 687/6. Earlier, Virat Kohli notched up his fourth double century. Umesh Yadav struck in his first over by getting rid of Soumya Sarkar as Bangladesh ended day 2 on 41/1, trailing by 646 runs. Relive all the highlights of India vs Bangladesh, day 2 here.

Wriddhaman Saha blasted his second Test century while Ravindra Jadeja notched up his fifth fifty as India were on top against Bangladesh in the one-off Test(BCCI)

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Updated on Feb 10, 2017 05:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

India vs Bangladesh, Day 1 cricket score: Kohli 111, Vijay 108 help IND to 356/3

Virat Kohli continued his magnificent form as he blasted his 16th Test century and his first against Bangladesh to stay unbeaten on 111. Murali Vijay chipped in with a glorious 108, his ninth Test ton as India ended day 1 on 356/3. Relive all highlights of India vs Bangladesh, Day 1, at Hyderabad here.

Virat Kohli slammed his 16th Test century while Murali Vijay notched up his ninth Test ton to help India end day one on 356/3 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad.(AP)

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Updated on Feb 09, 2017 05:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Harika’s mantra for women’s world chess championship: Go for gold

Harika Dronavalli, India’s 26-year-old Woman Grand Master who has made giant strides, says the goal of becoming India’s first world chess champion is foremost on her mind in the upcoming FIDE women’s world championship in Iran in February 2017

After a glorious 2016, Harika aims to create history in the 2017 women’s world chess championship(HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 07, 2017 09:07 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi:

Ross Taylor’s sweet 16, Trent Boult’s 6/33 bring New Zealand glory vs Australia

Ross Taylor struck a special century in the third ODI against Australia at Hamilton while Trent Boult picked up 6/33, his career best as New Zealand won back the Chappell-Hadlee trophy

New Zealand secured the Chappell-Hadlee trophy after beating Australia by 24 runs in Hamilton to win the series 2-0, thanks to Ross Taylor’s 16th ODI century and Trent Boult’s career-best haul 6/33.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Feb 06, 2017 08:38 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

South Africa vs Sri Lanka ODI witnesses un’bee’lievable scenes, causes buzz

The third ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Johannesburg was held up for more than one hour and the cause - a swarm of bees that swept across the Wanderers ground

The third ODI between South Africa vs Sri Lanka was held up for close to one hour by a swarm of bees that had invaded the Wanderers stadium.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2017 09:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

When Virat Kohli wasn’t in good mood after rare bad patch for India cricket team

Virat Kohli managed scores of 29,21 and 2 while opening the batting for India in the three-match Twenty20 series against England. The young Indian captain finished with an average of 17.33

Virat Kohli displays the winners trophy after India beat England in the third T20 international at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Wednesday to clinch the series 2-1.(AFP)

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Updated on Feb 03, 2017 10:18 AM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi

India rout England to win T20I series 2-1; Yuzvendra Chahal takes 6/25 - Highlights

Indian cricket team continued its dominance as they defeated England by 75 runs to clinch the Twenty20 International series 2-1. Yuzvendra Chahal picked up 6/25, a record haul by an Indian bowler in T20Is as the visitors lost their last eight wickets for eight runs. Relive all highlights of India vs England third Twenty20 here.

India registered a thumping 75-run win over England at the Chinnaswamy stadium to clinch the series 2-1. Yuzvendra Chahal was the star with a record haul of 6/25.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Feb 01, 2017 11:23 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi

India v England 2nd T20I: IND win last-ball thriller by 5 runs, level series 1-1

Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets in the final over while Ashish Nehra picked up 3/28 as India held their nerve to clinch a tense five-run win to level the series. Relive all highlights of India vs England, Nagpur T20I here.

Jasprit Bumrah and Ashish Nehra were the stars as India clinched a last-ball thriller in Nagpur to win the match by five runs and level the three-match series 1-1(BCCI)

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Updated on Jan 29, 2017 10:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Virat Kohli aims to break Nagpur jinx, India look to stay alive vs England

Virat Kohli’s stint as Twenty20 International captain got off to a bad start after India lost by seven wickets in Kanpur and he will be hoping to stay alive against England at a venue that has not favoured India.

Virat Kohli will be desperate to level the T20 series in Nagpur.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 28, 2017 06:19 PM IST

New Delhi | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Virender Sehwag’s ‘ViruGyaan’ on India v England ODIs will take your breath away

Virender Sehwag has once again shown that he is the king of Twitter as he uniquely reviews the India vs England ODI series with plenty of Haryanvi ‘swag’. ViruGyaan has gone viral

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Updated on Jan 26, 2017 08:29 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi:

David Warner blitz, record partnership vs Pakistan make Australia Day memorable

David Warner of Australia cricket team continued his amazing run of form as he strung a record opening partnership in the Australia Day ODI against Pakistan cricket team in Adelaide

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Updated on Jan 26, 2017 04:14 PM IST

New Delhi | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

England spoil Virat Kohli’s debut as T20 captain after Eoin Morgan’s breezy 51

Eoin Morgan’s eighth fifty and his 83-run stand with Joe Root (46) helped England to a thumping seven-wicket win over India to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Earlier, MS Dhoni‘s 36 off 27 balls took the hosts to 147/7 at Green Park, Kanpur. Relive all highlights of India vs England first T20I here

Eoin Morgan slammed his eighth fifty and shared a 83-run stand with Joe Root to help England beat India by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.(BCCI)

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Updated on Jan 26, 2017 08:41 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan

India vs England: Virat Kohli aims for T20 dominance after ODI, Test success

Virat Kohli, who had a magnificent time in T20Is in 2016, will be aiming for success in the three-match series after the 4-0 Test series victory and the 2-1 ODI series win.

Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter against England in Twenty20 Internationals and averaged over 100 in this format in 2016.(BCCI)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2017 06:24 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

India vs England, 3rd ODI : Jadhav 90, ENG clinch last-ball thriller to avoid whitewash

Kedar Jadhav smashed 90 but India lost by five runs in the third ODI. England clinched a last-ball thriller as they secured their first win in Eden Gardens and avoided getting whitewashed 3-0. Relive all highlights of India vs England, 3rd ODI here.

Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya smashed 50s but India fell short by five runs as England clinched a last-ball thriller to avoid getting clean swept 3-0.(BCCI)

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Updated on Jan 22, 2017 10:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Virat Kohli aims to make India ODI whitewash kings, targets 3-0 sweep vs England

Virat Kohli will be aiming to prolong England’s nightmare in India as he tries to inflict yet another whitewash in the third and final ODI in Kolkata.

Virat Kohli had clean sweeps in both the ODI series he had stood in for MS Dhoni, winning 5-0 in Zimbabwe in 2013 and 5-0 against Sri Lanka at home next year.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2017 07:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal beats Alexander Zverev in five-set epic

Australian Open 2017 live: Rafael Nadal clinched an epic five-set match against Alexnader Zverev to enter the fourth round. He defeated the German 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2 in a match that lasted close to four hours. Relive all highlights of Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev match here

Rafael Nadal entered the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2 win over Alexander Zverev. Catch live updates of Australian Open 2017 here.(Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2017 02:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni tons make India kings of ODIs - This is why

Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni put on a magnificent display against England in Cuttack as they broke several records, including one unique mark for the Indian team in ODIs.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh struck big hundreds to carry struggling India to their second-highest ODI total against England in Cuttack on Thursday.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 20, 2017 10:32 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan, India’s World Record

India vs England, 2nd ODI: Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni help take unbeatable 2-0 lead

Yuvraj Singh’s maiden 150 and MS Dhoni’s 134 have helped India achieve a 15-run win against England in Cuttack to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series. Relive all highlights of India vs England, 2nd ODI in Cuttack here.

Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni’s centuries helped India pull off a close 15-run win over England in Cuttack to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series(AFP)

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Updated on Jan 19, 2017 10:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan, Cuttack:

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From Dainik Bhaskar to Cricbuzz, from Times of India to NDTV, he has significant work experience on the digital platform. Writing on cricket, though, continues unabated.

Virat Kohli was dismissed for a rare duck in the first innings of the Pune Test against Australia as India folded for 105, their second-lowest total against Australia in India.

Steve Smith slammed a glorious fifty as Australia took their lead to 298 at stumps on day 2. His 21st fifty complimented the earlier effort of Steve O’Keefe, who took 6/35 and bowled India out for 105 to give his team a 155-run lead. Relive all highlights of day 2 between India vs Australia here.

After Umesh Yadav picked up four wickets, Australia Mitchell Starc scored a 58-ball 57* as the team from Down Under reached 256/9 against India at stumps on day 1 of the Pune Test. Matt Renshaw top-scored with a responsible 68. Relive all highlights of India vs Australia, Pune Test here.

Harika Dronavalli overcame a tough challenge from Nana Dzagnidze to enter the semi-final of the Women’s World Ches championship in Tehran, asuring her of the bronze medal.

Ishant Sharma and Irfan Pathan went unsold in the 2017 Indian Premier League auction and this was a major surprise for many fans.

The 2017 Indian Premier League auction witnessed several record buys, some strange omissions and some surprises. Here is the numbers game behind the Indian Premier League auction.

The 2017 IPL auction will see 357 players go under the hammer on Monday, but a cramped international calendar with a major ICC tournament looming could make teams cautious in their buying.

Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin got four wickets each as India defeated Bangladesh by 208 runs to clinch the Hyderabad Test against Bangladesh. Relive all highlights of India vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad Test, here.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja’s strikes in the final session have rocked Bangladesh. At stumps on day 4, Bangladesh are 103/3, needing 356 more for a win on the final day. Relive all the highlights of India vs Bangladesh, day 4 here.

Hashim Amla’s 24th ODI century put him level with AB de Villiers on top of the list for most centuries by a South Africa cricketer. South Africa achieved their second consecutive 5-0 whitewash as they defeated Sri Lanka to become the new World No.1 ranked ODI side in the latest ICC rankings.

Virat Kohli’s India cricket team registered a score of over 600 in Tests for the 10th time during the one-off Test versus Bangladesh in Hyderabad.

Harika Dronavalli, India’s 26-year-old Woman Grand Master who has made giant strides, says the goal of becoming India’s first world chess champion is foremost on her mind in the upcoming FIDE women’s world championship in Iran in February 2017

Ross Taylor struck a special century in the third ODI against Australia at Hamilton while Trent Boult picked up 6/33, his career best as New Zealand won back the Chappell-Hadlee trophy

The third ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Johannesburg was held up for more than one hour and the cause - a swarm of bees that swept across the Wanderers ground

Virat Kohli managed scores of 29,21 and 2 while opening the batting for India in the three-match Twenty20 series against England. The young Indian captain finished with an average of 17.33

Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets in the final over while Ashish Nehra picked up 3/28 as India held their nerve to clinch a tense five-run win to level the series. Relive all highlights of India vs England, Nagpur T20I here.

Virat Kohli’s stint as Twenty20 International captain got off to a bad start after India lost by seven wickets in Kanpur and he will be hoping to stay alive against England at a venue that has not favoured India.

Virender Sehwag has once again shown that he is the king of Twitter as he uniquely reviews the India vs England ODI series with plenty of Haryanvi ‘swag’. ViruGyaan has gone viral

David Warner of Australia cricket team continued his amazing run of form as he strung a record opening partnership in the Australia Day ODI against Pakistan cricket team in Adelaide

Virat Kohli, who had a magnificent time in T20Is in 2016, will be aiming for success in the three-match series after the 4-0 Test series victory and the 2-1 ODI series win.

Kedar Jadhav smashed 90 but India lost by five runs in the third ODI. England clinched a last-ball thriller as they secured their first win in Eden Gardens and avoided getting whitewashed 3-0. Relive all highlights of India vs England, 3rd ODI here.

Virat Kohli will be aiming to prolong England’s nightmare in India as he tries to inflict yet another whitewash in the third and final ODI in Kolkata.

Australian Open 2017 live: Rafael Nadal clinched an epic five-set match against Alexnader Zverev to enter the fourth round. He defeated the German 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2 in a match that lasted close to four hours. Relive all highlights of Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev match here

Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni put on a magnificent display against England in Cuttack as they broke several records, including one unique mark for the Indian team in ODIs.

Yuvraj Singh’s maiden 150 and MS Dhoni’s 134 have helped India achieve a 15-run win against England in Cuttack to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series. Relive all highlights of India vs England, 2nd ODI in Cuttack here.

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