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He also wants to see Tamim Iqbal return to international cricket

Mohammad Isam22-Aug-2024In his first press conference as the BCB president, Faruque Ahmed has reiterated that Chandika Hathurusinghe should no longer continue as Bangladesh’s head coach. He had expressed the same view earlier this week as well, before taking up the BCB job.”I am yet to find out about Chandika Hathurusinghe’s contract. I have to see some stuff officially but I have not moved from my previous stance,” Faruque said on Wednesday. “I have to speak to my colleague over the next two or three days, and see if we can find someone better than him. We have to prepare a shortlist, and see who wants to join us.”Faruque had resigned as the chief selector in 2016 after then-BCB president Nazmul Hassan put a two-tier selection panel, reportedly at Hathurusinghe’s request. Hathurusinghe’s current contract as the head coach runs till the end of February 2025, when the Champions Trophy is also scheduled to get over.Related

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“His credibility and background of what he has done on and off the field, there’s no reason for him to stay [as Bangladesh’s coach],” he said on the YouTube show . “You will lose some money [if you sack him], but there will be greater damage by his presence. I had noticed that it is impossible to work in the environment he wants to work in.”When Hathurusinghe was brought back for a second stint in 2023, Faruque was one of those who had questioned his return. Despite the BCB showing confidence in Hathurusinghe, Bangladesh didn’t continue the upswing of Steve Rhodes and Russell Domingo.Within a few months of Hathurusinghe’s appointment, there was instability in the dressing room, with Tamim Iqbal retiring and Shakib Al Hasan lashing out at Tamim in the media. Allan Donald soon left his role as fast-bowling coach. Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup performance was also sub-par, with many questioning Hathurusinghe’s decision-making in the Super Eight game against Afghanistan.”It was a real blunder to bring back Hathurusinghe for a second stint,” Faruque said. “He had left us in trouble the last time he left the job [in 2017]. Bangladesh was a stepping stone for him. He went back to his country, became their head coach. I couldn’t believe that a 25-member board of directors, including the president, could make such a decision. I hope they are realising their mistake.”Those who brought him back thought that he was a magician. They thought that only Hathurusinghe created this bubble of success. Cricket is not about magic. Bangladesh’s success is due to a combination of players, coaches, selection committee and even board officials.”Faruque: Would like to see Tamim playing for Bangladesh againIn his long press conference at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Faruque also said that he wanted to understand if Shakib was willing to play in Bangladesh this year. Shakib was an Awami League member of parliament until the government fell on August 5. Several ministers and MPs have been arrested since then while others have gone into hiding. They were also targets of violence in the aftermath of Awami League’s exit.”We will give a lot of importance to understanding whether Shakib can play while staying outside Bangladesh. We have two home Tests coming up [in October], so I will discuss with my directors what the policy should be about Shakib. It should have been a policy matter even before [he became an MP] that he won’t be allowed to do politics.”Faruque, however, was hopeful of Tamim’s return to international cricket. Tamim had briefly retired from international cricket last year before making a U-turn on his decision and also opted out of the central contacts. He last played for Bangladesh in September 2023, after which he played in the BPL and DPL.”The relevant board department will see what he has to do to play [for Bangladesh],” Faruque said. “I would like to see Tamim Iqbal play for two or three years more. Maybe ODI is his best format now. I think Tamim can tell you better whether he can play the longer format.”I want to speak to Tamim about his future plans. He is a former captain so he definitely has leadership qualities. If he doesn’t want to play, I will be happy to see him get involved with the board. He can serve us well in the board.”

West Bromwich Albion’s drawn-out search for a new manager has ended with Ryan Mason now officially in the Baggies’ hot seat.

There is plenty of intrigue surrounding this appointment as the Championship side ditch the tried and tested approach of Tony Mowbray for something left-field and fresher, with the 33-year-old taking on his first ever head coach role having only once been a stand-in option at ex-employers Tottenham Hotspur.

He will want to get down to business soon in the transfer market to begin to leave a lasting mark on his new side, with plenty of signings rumoured to be entering the building alongside the fresh-faced manager.

West Brom locked into talks with new striker

Mason could utilise those Spurs connections when adding to his Baggies squad, with North London prodigy Mikey Moore already being tipped to make a loan move to the EFL to expand his horizons, away from previous links suggesting Jamie Donley could call the West Midlands home shortly.

Further, it looks as if West Brom could win themselves a new deadly marksman in the form of Hearts’ goal machine Lawrence Shankland.

Journalist Mark Hendry has now revealed that West Brom are locked in talks about bringing the prolific 29-year-old to the Hawthorns, as the Hearts captain increasingly looks more and more likely to walk away from the Edinburgh giants on a free transfer.

But, the Championship promotion hopefuls aren’t alone in their interest, with Hendry surprisingly adding that both Al-Ettifaq and Al-Wedha are sniffing around from Saudi Arabia.

How Shankland could be West Brom's best striker since Maja

If West Brom were to pip these outfits to the coveted signature of the Scotsman, they could be about to seal their best striker signing since Josh Maja’s addition, with the equally lethal attacker going on to be a golden purchase up top himself, considering he joined the ranks in 2023 on a free transfer as well.

Maja has endured difficult periods at the Hawthorns, however, with a mammoth 44 games missed through injury over the last two seasons.

But, when he’s fit, there’s a real lack of strikers in the Championship that possess the same clinical edge the Nigerian has in abundance, with the devastatingly effective number nine picking up 12 goals last campaign, despite only being fit enough to line up for 26 league clashes.

Shankland has also displayed a “ruthless” cutting edge – in the words of pundit Chris Sutton – throughout his celebrated spell on the books of Hearts, with this last-gasp goal against arch rivals Hibernian just one of many crucial strikes the Glasgow-born attacker has powered home for Derek McInnes’ men.

Having played up and down the various Scottish leagues across his goal-laden career to date, it does feel like the time is right for Shankland to test himself in a new and challenging environment, with the 6 foot 1 menace hopeful he can take to the pressures of the Hawthorns in his stride, much like Maja did when taking the plunge two years ago.

Shankland’s G/A record for Hearts by season
Season	Games played	Goals scored	Assists
24/25	43	9	11
23/24	47	31	8
22/23	47	28	4
Sourced by Transfermarkt

After all, before his return to England, the ex-Sunderland forward had begun to garner his own reputation for being a reliable source of goals when leading the line for Bordeaux, with 29 goals tallied up from 93 appearances.

Therefore, when assessing Shankland’s monstrous total of 68 strikes from 137 contests for Hearts, he should find his shooting boots are an equally uncomplicated find in the EFL’s elite league.

Mason would love to welcome in Shankland then as one of his first signings, with the 33-year-old no doubt crying out for a potent forward line to help his new side instantly gun for promotion.

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Jun 4, 2025

Everton chiefs are now confident in their bid to sign a “menacing” forward who has a £34 million release clause, according to a new report.

David Moyes wants midfield reinforcements at Everton

Heading into the new stadium, it is clear to see that David Moyes is keen to put together a squad at Everton that can look up the table rather than over their shoulder. The Toffees are unlikely to have lots of money to spend this summer as like everyone else they dance around PSR, but Moyes will have no intentions of another relegation scrap.

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Strengthening his midfield appears to be high on the list, and that can be shown with their latest transfer targets. According to talkSPORT, Everton have returned to Wilfred Ndidi as a potential target this summer. The midfielder could cost Everton as little as £9 million, due to a release clause that has now been activated due to Leicester City suffering relegation.

As well as looking at Ndidi, the Toffees have reportedly registered their interest in signing James McAtee from Manchester City. The attacking midfielder is expected to leave the Etihad due to his lack of game time last season, and he could be available for around £25 million.

There is now a new name on their midfield list, and that is Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge. Everton are said to be in pole position to sign him, with Club Brugge looking to get £25 million for his services.

Everton confident in their bid to sign Thierno Barry

But as much as Moyes wants a new midfielder, that may have to wait, as the Toffees focus on securing their top striker target. According to TBR Football, Everton are now ready to accelerate talks to sign Thierno Barry from Villarreal.

The Toffees’ interest in Barry emerged at the very start of the summer transfer window, but they have had to be patient when it comes to a transfer, as the forward has been away with France at the U21 Championships, only knocked out by Germany on Wednesday.

Despite interest from other teams across Europe, The Friedkin Group are confident they can sign Barry this summer. The forward’s representatives have already held talks with the Premier League side, and he is now open to the move. The fact that Barry has a £34 million release clause makes the deal easier to do, but the Toffees may even end up paying slightly more than that if they do the deal in installments.

Apps

35

Starts

25

Goals

11

xG

12.41

Total shots per game

2.1

Big chances missed

15

Chance conversion

15%

Assists

4

Big chances created

7

Barry, who has been dubbed “menacing” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, joined Villarreal in August 2024, and in his first full season, the striker scored 11 goals in 35 La Liga appearances.

His presence and ability to find the net have made him a target for Everton, who lacked a serious presence at the top end of the pitch last season and now look set to lose Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the end of this month.

Manchester United have now directly “called” the agents of a “phenomenal” £68m striker, with the race for his signature still “open”, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Man Utd eager to bolster attacking options

Man United have already secured the signature of Matheus Cunha, and with Bryan Mbeumo, who could cost around £70m, still in their sights, it is no wonder there is a great deal of skepticism about how they will be able to fund their summer transfer business.

However, football finance expert Kieran Maguire has revealed that INEOS have been using a different company for PSR purposes, and the transfer fees for any new arrivals will be spread across the entire length of their contract.

As such, the Red Devils are £100m better off PSR-wise, which could free up the required funds to sign a new striker alongside Cunha and Mbeumo, and Romano has revealed they have made renewed contact over a deal for Viktor Gyokeres.

The transfer expert said: “It’s an open race for Gyokeres. He remains on Arsenal’s list in case the Sesko deal doesn’t happen, Man United have called his agents again over the weekend.”

Having held direct talks with Gyokeres’ agents, there is clearly a great deal of interest on United’s behalf, and the Gunners appear to be prioritising a move for Benjamin Sesko, which could open the door for the Sweden international to move to Old Trafford.

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However, a deal for the Sporting star may not be cheap, with it recently being revealed the Portuguese club have now hiked their asking price to £68m.

"Phenomenal" Gyokeres could push for summer move

Sporting boss Rui Borges will no doubt be disappointed to lose the 27-year-old, should he move on this summer, having singled the centre-forward out for praise back in April, saying: “Viktor is a game-changer, and he will continue to be, whether with us or elsewhere. His quality is undeniable; it is phenomenal.”

However, Borges may have an unsettled player on his hands until a bid is accepted, with it being revealed the former Coventry City man has been left furious by Sporting’s decision to raise their asking price.

It is no wonder the Stockholm-born striker is seeking a move to one of Europe’s top leagues, as he found it all too easy in Portugal last season, outscoring Arsenal target Sesko by a considerable margin.

As such, while it is unclear whether the talks with Gyokeres’ agents were positive, it is promising news that Man United appear to be stepping up their interest, and they will be hoping the Sporting star is keen to reunite with former manager Ruben Amorim.

Manchester United have now made contact over a deal for another “world-class” Brazilian after Matheus Cunha, according to reporter Rudy Galetti.

"World-class" Cunha set to join Man Utd

All signs point towards Man United wrapping up a deal for Cunha in the near future, with Fabrizio Romano stating a deal for the Wolverhampton Wanderers star is now close, and there are signs he could be an exciting addition to Ruben Amorim’s squad.

The forward, who has been lauded as “world-class” by writer George Lakin, has outscored Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee combined in the Premier League this season, amassing 15 goals and six assists in 31 appearances for the Old Gold.

Amorim will be pleased that it looks like an early deal for the 25-year-old is close to completion, but the manager may also be looking to strengthen his options in a number of different areas, given just how poor his side have been this season.

Another position in which Man United and Sir Jim Ratcliffe may look to upgrade their options is right-back, according to an update from Galetti on X, having made contact to explore the conditions of a move for AS Monaco defender Vanderson.

Monaco are willing to sanction a departure this summer, with the French side willing to listen to offers starting from €30m (£25m) for the defender, who is attracting strong interest from the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur also making an approach.

There is yet to be a formal bid made by either English club, but there is clear interest on the Red Devils’ behalf, with Amorim seemingly looking to bring in competition for Diogo Dalot at right-back.

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Bringing in new forwards may be a more pressing matter for Amorim, given that his side have been particularly poor on the front foot this season, netting just 42 Premier League goals up to this point, but there are signs the Monaco star could be a fantastic addition.

Much like Cunha, the Brazilian has been performing at the highest level, having been lauded as “world-class” by one scout, and his defensive aptitude is showcased by the number of tackles, interceptions and blocks he has averaged per 90 over the past year.

Statistic

Average per 90

Tackles

3.14 (95th percentile)

Interceptions

1.71 (96th percentile)

Blocks

1.74 (95th percentile)

There is also an expectation that the 23-year-old would be an ideal fit in Amorim’s three-at-the-back system, given that he is comfortable playing at wing-back, picking up two goals and five assists for Monaco in the 2024-25 campaign.

Dalot has made the right-back spot his own this season, chalking up 51 appearances in all competitions, so bringing in competition should not be a priority for Man United, but Vanderson is well-suited to Amorim, and the potential asking price of just £25m makes him an attractive option.

Newcastle United have now joined Manchester United in the race to sign a £30 million rising star, according to a new report.

Newcastle chasing midfield signings ahead of busy summer

The Magpies are solely focused on the remaining games of the Premier League, as they know if they win all their games, they will be playing Champions League football next season. Securing another season in that competition would likely see Newcastle’s transfer budget for the summer change, and Eddie Howe will already have his eyes on potential new recruits.

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Signing a midfielder may become somewhat of a priority in the summer, depending on what happens to Sandro Tonali. Tonali has now been linked with a move to Barcelona and others, as the Spanish giants see him as someone who can replace Frenkie De Jong, should he not agree to a new contract.

So, Howe and Co. are looking at potential midfield additions should Tonali leave, and it’s been reported that the Magpies are interested in signing Alexis Saelemaekers from AC Milan.

The midfielder, who can also play on the wing, is out on loan at Roma, and he is expected to be made available for a sale this summer, with Milan looking to get around £17 million.

He is not the only midfielder under consideration, as Newcastle are also interested in signing Matteo Guendouzi from Lazio, as Howe is a big fan of his and tried to sign the Frenchman last year.

Newcastle join Man Utd in race to sign Liam Delap

As well as looking at strengthening their midfield, the Premier League side are also looking at potential new forwards. According to The Telegraph, Newcastle are now keen on signing Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.

The report states that the club’s recruitment team have been tracking Delap since his days at Manchester City, and he is now a player who is of major interest to them ahead of an ambitious summer transfer window. It goes on to add that the Magpies are aware of Delap’s £30 million release clause, and they believe this is good value for money for a player who can play alongside Alexander Isak – not replace him.

Newcastle play Ipswich this weekend, and it is seen as an opportunity for them to take a closer look at the striker live in action. Delap, who has been described as “incredible” by Alex Howell, is also of interest to Manchester United, with it being reported that the Red Devils have already made an offer to sign him from Ipswich, as he is their top transfer target for strengthening their forward line.

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Goals

12

Assists

2

However, Newcastle will hope they have an advantage in this race, as Delap, who is represented by CAA Stellar, has the same agent as young forward William Osula. Therefore, previous work with the agency could help them when completing a deal for the Ipswich striker.

An Ipswich Town “monster” looks to be interested in leaving Portman Road this summer after two big clubs made new approaches.

Ipswich Town relegation on the cards despite Chelsea draw

The Tractor Boys look to be on course for an immediate return to the Championship from the Premier League despite holding Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Kieran McKenna’s side actually went into half time 2-0 up after goals from Julio Enciso and Ben Johnson, however, an Axel Tuanzebe own goal and a Jadon Sancho equaliser late on ensured the points would be shared.

Ipswich are now 14 points away from safety with just six games remaining, meaning their relegation could be confirmed this weekend if results don’t go their way.

Talking after the draw, McKenna said: “I thought it was a really good game. Really proud of the group again. First half was difficult and our resilience was really good. Second half we played well, really even. It was a big blow them getting a goal so early in second half. It took an incredible strike from Sancho off the bench. We gave everything and showed our quality.”

Relegation could result in a number of Portman Road exits, and one star who looks destined to leave is Liam Delap.

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It has been claimed that if Ipswich drop down to the Championship, his release clause will lower from £40m to £30m, and some big clubs are making moves for his services.

Liam Delap open to Ipswich Town exit to sign for Chelsea

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea and Man Utd have been making new approaches to sign Delap from Ipswich in recent weeks.

The striker is a top target for the Red Devils, however, it is added that Delap is interested in leaving Ipswich for Champions League football, something Chelsea may be able to offer ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Delap has scored 12 top flight goals this season and has been praised on multiple occasions this season, including from teammate Alex Palmer, who called the forward a “monster”.

“You look at him and he’s a monster. He’s a young lad that’s got the enthusiasm and energy – and also the talent. So for us to have him and him be playing as well as he is at the moment, he’s going to have a big part to play the rest of the season.

“He’s a proper striker, and I think for us as well he’s an outlet. He’s a big physical boy. He’s not huge but he’s got that raw strength. Even build up, he helps us stick and set, so he’s not just a goal scorer. He’s an all-round striker.”

Delap’s stats at Ipswich

Games

34

Goals

12

Assists

2

Yellow cards

10

Minutes played

2,422

Unfortuantely, it looks as if Delap’s days as an Ipswich player are numbered, so his next move could be one to keep an eye on, should the Tractor Boys go down in the coming weeks.

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Steven Lynch14-May-2024Was Ravindra Jadeja the first man to be out obstructing the field in the IPL? asked K Ramnarayan from India

Ravindra Jadeja was given out in CSK’s chase against Rajasthan Royals in Chennai last weekend, after the umpires decided he changed direction while running to get in the way of Sanju Samson’s throw at the stumps. (Some of us are old enough to remember being coached to do this! But it’s officially frowned on now.)Jadeja was actually the third man to be given out obstructing the field in an IPL match. The first was Yusuf Pathan, for Kolkata Knight Riders against Pune Warriors in Ranchi in 2013. He kicked the ball while going for a run, an action judged deliberate obstruction by the umpires. It was a controversial decision which probably cost KKR victory – Pathan was going well at the time, with 72 from 44 balls, and his side eventually fell seven short.It also happened to Amit Mishra, for Delhi Capitals against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final eliminator in Visakhapatnam in 2019. With three balls left and two needed to win, Mishra was looking for a single to tie the scores, and was hit by the fielder’s return. Like Jadeja, he was deemed to have deliberately changed course to get in the way of the throw. It didn’t matter much: Keemo Paul hit the next ball for four to win the match.Four men have been given out obstructing the field in T20Is: Jason Roy, for England against South Africa in Taunton in 2017; Hassan Rasheed, for Maldives vs Qatar at Al Amarat (Oman) in 2018-19; Razmal Shigiwal for Austria vs Czech Republic in Vinor (Czech Republic) in 2022; and Abass Gbla for Sierra Leone vs Ghana at Benoni (South Africa) in 2023-24.There are also three instances in women’s T20Is, by Anuja Patil for India against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup final in Kuala Lumpur in 2018, Mary-Anne Musonda for Zimbabwe vs Uganda in Windhoek (Namibia) in April 2022, and Shanzeen Shahzad for Hong Kong vs Nepal in Kuala Lumpur in February 2024.Apparently there are five men who played more than 100 Tests who made their debut for England after Jimmy Anderson, but have already retired. And another (not a 100-Test man) who made his debut after Anderson’s 100th Test and has also retired! Who are these people? asked Nick McKenzie from England

There were quite a few such stats being banded around after Jimmy Anderson’s announcement last week that the forthcoming Lord’s Test against West Indies will be his 188th and last.Anderson made his Test debut against Zimbabwe at Lord’s in May 2003 (and took 5 for 73 in the first innings). The five England 100-Test men who made their debut after Anderson and have now retired are Stuart Broad (167 matches starting in 2007-08), Alastair Cook (161 from 2005-06), Ian Bell (118 from 2004), Kevin Pietersen (104 from 2005), and Andrew Strauss (100 from 2004). Strauss retired in 2012. Joe Root (140 Tests to date), Ben Stokes (102) and Jonny Bairstow (100) also made their debuts after Anderson, but are still playing.Anderson’s 100th Test was in April 2015, against West Indies in Antigua. The man who made his debut for England after that but has since retired is the Surrey allrounder Zafar Ansari, who played three Tests in Bangladesh and India in 2016-17, but retired a few months later, aged only 25. You could make a case for saying Alex Hales belongs on this list too: he won the first of his 11 Test caps in 2015-16. But he has not played a first-class match since 2017, although he is still active in T20 matches around the world.I noticed that in a Test against Zimbabwe in Trinidad in 2000, West Indies were all out twice without anyone scoring a half-century – but still won. Has this happened anywhere else? asked Deepak Krishnan from India

Zimbabwe needed only 99 to win that match in Port-of-Spain in March 2000, but were bowled out for 63, with Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh taking 5 for 26 between them. It was the 11th time a team had been bowled out twice in a Test without any individual score of 50 or more but gone on to win, the first six of them before the First World War, when pitches generally were less well prepared. Perhaps the most famous of the others was England’s win over Australia at Edgbaston during the famous 1981 Ashes series, when their biggest individual contribution was skipper Mike Brearley’s 48 in the first innings (the highest score of the match).There have been two more instances since that one in Trinidad. West Indies repeated the trick against Pakistan in Providence (Guyana) in May 2011, when their highest score was 49 from Lendl Simmons. And India beat South Africa in Nagpur in November 2015, even though their highest score was just 40, by M Vijay.England’s famous win over Australia at Edgbaston is one of 11 Tests in which no player in the winning side had a score of 50 or more•Getty ImagesWho is New Zealand’s oldest Test player? asked Jamie Morrison from New Zealand

New Zealand’s oldest surviving Test player as I write is Trevor McMahon, a wicketkeeper from Wellington who played five matches in the 1950s. New Zealand currently has four other men over 90 years of age on the list of the oldest living Test players.If you mean the oldest man to play for New Zealand in a Test, the answer is legspinner Jack Alabaster, who was 41 when he played the last of his 21 matches in 1971-72, in Port-of-Spain, where his final Test wicket was that of Garry Sobers. Alabaster, who died earlier this year aged 93, was the only man to appear in all of New Zealand’s first four Test victories. Two other men have played for New Zealand when over 40: Bert Sutcliffe in 1965 and Bevan Congdon in 1978.I’ve become aware of cricket in Germany through the doings of our women’s cricket team. Have there been any men’s Test cricketers who were born here? asked Karl Pieters from Germany

You’re right that Germany’s women have been making a mark since acquiring T20 international status: for example, Christina Gough lies second on the list of the highest batting averages in women’s T20Is with 42.91, behind only Australia’s Tahlia McGrath (43.72).Turning to the men, there have been two Test players who were born in Germany, both while their fathers were serving in the English army there. Derbyshire’s Donald Carr, who appeared in two Tests in India in 1951-52, captaining in the second, was born in Wiesbaden in 1926, while Paul Terry of Hampshire, who won two caps in 1984, first saw the light of day in Osnabrück in 1959. Terry’s arm was broken by the West Indian fast bowler Winston Davis in his second game, at Old Trafford, and he was never selected again.Shiva Jayaraman of ESPNcricinfo’s stats team helped with some of the above answers.Use our feedback form, or the Ask Steven Facebook page to ask your stats and trivia questions

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