Cricket News: Glenn Maxwell breaks leg: Will miss England ODIs & possibly BBL | How did Glenn Maxwell break his leg?
Glenn Maxwell broke his leg in a “freak accident” at a birthday party in Melbourne on Saturday. As a result, the all-rounder will be out of cricket for an extended period, including possibly the entire 2022/23 Big Bash League (BBL) season.
Maxwell had surgery on Saturday to repair his broken fibula. According to reports, he slipped while running in a backyard with the person celebrating the birthday, and his leg became trapped. Maxwell nor the birthday celebrant were intoxicated.
Maxwell is in good spirits despite breaking leg: George Bailey
National selector George Bailey said that “Glenn is in good spirits” following the injury. He also said Australia will miss his services in the upcoming ODI series against England, but his wellbeing and recovery is most important.
“It was an unfortunate accident and we feel for Glenn in the circumstances given he was in great touch in his last few games. Glenn is a critical part of our white-ball structure and we will continue to support him through his recovery and rehabilitation,” said Bailey.
Maxwell is set to miss Victoria’s Sheffield Shield match in early December as well as Australia A’s tour match against South Africa. Also, his BBL campaign is in doubt, which is a worry for Melbourne Stars who are still chasing their first title.
“Glenn is obviously a huge part of the Melbourne Stars and we wish him well in his recovery,” said Blair Crouch, general manager of the Melbourne Stars.
“He will continue to be a key part of the club during the start of the season as he works his way back to full fitness and we look forward to seeing him soon.”
Cricket News: 2016 vs 2022: Brilliant Ben Stokes completes redemption | Ben Stokes heartbreak in 2016 vs glory in 2022
The heartbreak of 2016 at the hands of Carlos Brathwaite did not see the man go into his shell. Instead, he came out of it more determined to be the big-game player.
Six years on from that fateful night in Kolkata, Ben Stokes has delivered some of the most memorable performances for England across formats. MCG 2022 now has its place near Lord’s and Headingley of 2019, with Stokes reiterating his status as England’s go-to under pressure.
His place in England’s stacked T20I side has often been questioned, with the all-rounder yet to have nailed the format before this World Cup. He was averaging just 18.19 in 41 T20Is before England’s must-win Super 12 game against Sri Lanka last week. However, those around him knew his potential.
“We all know what he’s capable of, and not just match-winning innings, but match-winning innings under serious amounts of pressure. I know well that if it comes down to the crunch that you want a man like Ben Stokes walking out,” said assistant coach Paul Collingwood.
In fact, England would not have even qualified for the 2022 World Cup semi-finals without Stokes. A week ago, he struck a vital 42* against Sri Lanka to see his side home in another tricky chase, providing the comfort to England fans and players that if he’s there at the end, England will win.
Similar happened in the big final, with Stokes standing tall and overcoming Pakistan’s fighting spirit to finish with 52*.
2016 vs 2022: Ben Stokes’ achievements are amazing – Buttler
“It’s been an amazing journey, all his big moments,” said captain Jos Buttler. “He’s never let that 2016 final push him back and the things he’s gone on to achieve since then are just amazing.”
“He’s a man who can take a lot of pressure on his shoulders and perform and absolutely with him in the middle you know you’ve got a good chance. Just so proud of him, pleased for him that he’s stood up and done it again.”
Now, Stokes will shift his focus to winning a Test series as captain in Pakistan in December, having retired from one-day internationals earlier this year. Given England’s ODI series against Australia begins in just a few days, that decision certainly looks vindicated in an unforgiving schedule.
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England and Pakistan can certainly deliver an all-time thriller. We just need the weather to be kind. The two sides produced magnificent performances in their respective semi-finals, and they will be raring to go in the quest to lift the 2022 T20 World Cup.
What about England, though? Jos Buttler and Alex Hales produced one of the all-time great white-ball batting displays, cantering to India’s total with a massive 24 balls and ten wickets to spare. It served as a timely reminder of their rise in white-ball cricket since 2015, with the focus now adding the T20 World Cup to the ODI World Cup title of 2019.
The matchups are mouthwatering. If Mark Wood is fit, can Pakistan’s batting lineup limit his impact? Can the Pakistani openers set another platform, with the likes of Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan to follow? Which bowling attack, both stacked with numerous options, will hold their own under pressure?
Fingers crossed the rain stays away on Sunday night. It really does have the makings of a classic.
Dawid Malan and Mark Wood are both a chance of playing. Details here.
England: 1. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 2. Alex Hales, 3. Phil Salt/Dawid Malan, 4. Ben Stokes, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Moeen Ali, 7. Liam Livingstone, 8. Sam Curran, 9. Chris Woakes, 10. Chris Jordan/Mark Wood, 11. Adil Rashid
Pakistan look settled. They should stick with the same winning combination.
Pakistan: 1. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 2. Babar Azam (c), 3. Mohammad Haris, 4. Shan Masood, 5. Iftikhar Ahmed, 6. Shadab Khan, 7. Mohammad Nawaz, 8. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Mohammad Wasim, 11. Naseem Shah
ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players
England:
Jos Buttler missed the seven-match series in Pakistan before the World Cup. Since then, he has smashed 349 runs in eight innings at an average of 58.2 and strike rate of 155.1. This includes four fifties.
Alex Hales is coming off a damaging 47-ball 86* against India. However, against Pakistan, he averages just 20.67 in nine innings. Also, in 11 T20s at the MCG, he averages 20.80.
Phil Salt smashed 88* (41) and 20 (12) in his last two innings vs Pakistan.
Moeen Ali vs Pakistan: 13 inns, 263 runs, avg. 29.22, SR 149.43. He will be key as a spin-hitter in the middle.
Against both left-arm orthodox and right-arm legspin in T20Is this year, Moeen has smashed 149 runs at a strike rate of 165.6.
Sam Curran is England’s leading wicket-taker in this World Cup with ten in five matches at an average of 13.60 and economy of 7.28. Against Pakistan, he has taken seven scalps in six matches (avg. 24.57, econ. 7.48).
England will be hoping Mark Wood is fit. The fast bowler took six wickets in just two T20Is against Pakistan earlier this year.
If Wood does play, he will be key against Babar. Against high right-arm pace, Babar has scored 57 runs in 60 balls in T20Is this year, and has been dismissed four times.
Pakistan:
Mohammad Rizwan struck 316 runs in six innings against England in September-October (avg. 63.20, SR 138.59).
In all T20s gainst high right-arm pace this year, Rizwan has scored 178 runs off 130 balls without dismissal.
Babar Azam returned to form with a half-century against New Zealand. The skipper has the most runs in PAK-ENG T20Is (560) at an average of 50.91 and strike rate of 142.86.
Mohammad Haris has been a breath of fresh air for Pakistan in this World Cup. He has made scores of 28 (11), 31 (18) and 30 (26).
Shadab Khan has taken an impressive ten wickets in six matches in this World Cup at an average of 14.50 and economy of 6.59. Against England, the all-rounder has 13 wickets to his name in nine matches (avg. 24.62, econ. 9.41).
Shaheen Shah Afridi against Jos Buttler is a key battle. In T20Is this year, Buttler has scored just 47 off 44 balls against left-arm seam, and has been dismissed twice. Also, Shaheen has hit top form, with nine wickets in his last three matches.
Haris Rauf returns to his beloved MCG. The seamer has taken 13 wickets in eight matches on this ground at an average of 16.08 and economy of 7.21.
Head-to-head: Matches 28, England 18, Pakistan 9, N/R 1.
England beat Pakistan 4-3 in a recent seven-match T20I series. Jos Buttler and Shaheen Shah Afridi did not play in that series due to injury.
Harry Brook hit 238 runs in six innings in that series at an average of 79.33 and strike rate of 163.01.
Adil Rashid has the equal-most wickets in PAK-ENG T20Is: 16 inns, 17 wickets, avg. 29.00, econ. 7.95. The legspinner has taken figures of 1/16 and 1/20 in his past two matches.
Mohammad Wasim has conceded just 6.61 runs per over in five matches in this World Cup (seven wickets).
Sam Curran in overs 17-20 in this World Cup: 40 balls bowled, 34 runs conceded, seven wickets.
MCG Melbourne Weather Forecast and Pitch Report
Expect pace and carry at the MCG – the kind we have seen in the limited action so far in this World Cup. Wickets in the powerplay have been a common theme, as seen in the India-Pakistan match on this ground.
Unfortunately, the forecast does not look great. Bom.gov.au predicts more than a 95% chance of rain both today and Monday. Details here.
ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 13 November 2022
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.
Option 1:
T20 World Cup 2022 Final: ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Option 2:
T20 World Cup 2022 Final: ENG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
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Fan2Play Prediction
Base Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler
Batsmen: Babar Azam, Alex Hales
All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi
T20 World Cup 2022 Final: ENG vs PAK Match Prediction – Who will win?
Weather permitting, it promises to be a cracking match. Anything around or above 160 should be a difficult chase. England, with their depth, will be hard to beat.
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England batsman Dawid Malan and pacer Mark Wood are considered a good chance to feature in the T20 World Cup Final against Pakistan. Both participated in a nets session and respective fitness tests on the eve of the match, and seemed to get through unscathed according to a report in ESPNcricinfo.
Both players are reportedly in a more comfortable state as compared to post the semi-final. “Malan and Wood are definitely struggling,” England coach Matthew Mott said on Friday. “We’ll keep an open mind. But there’s a short turnaround between games, with a travel day and then straight into it with one training session. There isn’t a lot of time for them.”
Wood & Malan both improving – Jos Buttler
England captain Jos Buttler said both Wood and Malan are improving. He said that they will give them both every chance possible, with a call to be made on gameday. Of course, England will guard against fielding any player who isn’t 100% ready or fit.
“They’re both improving,” said Buttler before Saturday’s training session. “Of course it’s not too many days since not being fit enough for the semi-final, but again, we’ll give them every chance possible.”
With regards to Wood, it was actually a strained hip-flexor muscle that kept him out of England’s huge win over India in the semi-final. He sustained it in the final Super 12 match against Sri Lanka, before feeling more soreness the next day.
Speaking on Good Pace for Radio podcast, Wood said “the next day I’d had time to cool down and the adrenaline had worn off, and I had a bit of a right hip issue. I’ve been for a scan and things and had a look at it and tried my best to make it for the last game but I just couldn’t bowl at the speeds or intensity required to play for England. I just couldn’t get my hip going.”
“Hopefully, if required, I can try and get it right for this game [the final]. I don’t know if I’m going to be able to. The team did really well last game but if the captain desperately needs me and I’m fit enough then I’ll put my name in the hat like everybody else.”
A high chance of rain is forecast on both Sunday and Monday (reserve day). Both England and Pakistan will be hoping for a game, given both sides are full of confidence after great wins in their respective semi-finals.
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There is a reserve day for the T20 World Cup Final. However, the trophy may end up being shared between England and Pakistan as there is over a 95 per cent chance of rain forecast on both Sunday and Monday, i.e., the reserve day for the final.
“Very high (near 100%) chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe, with heavy falls possible,” the Bureau of Meteorology said about the possible weather for Sunday, as reported here.
Rain ranging between 5mm-10mm are likely to fall on Monday as well. Both the sides have to play at least 10 overs for a game to be officially considered in the knockout stages of this tournament.
Reserve day details for 2022 T20 World Cup Final
If a shortened match is possible, then the initial plan will be to try and get as many overs underway as possible on Sunday itself. Then, even if the game has to be halted due to rain, it can be resumed on Monday at 3pm local time from the moment that it was halted on the previous day.
As of now, half-an-hour of additional time has been allotted on the original day of the final, i.e. Sunday.
“The Event Technical Committee (ETC) has increased the provision of additional playing time on the reserve day to four hours from the original provision of two hours (clause 13.7.3 of the Playing Conditions), in case more time is required to complete the match and get a result,” an official release from the International Cricket Council (ICC) read.
Three matches in the Super 12 stage in Melbourne have already been abandoned due to similar weather-related reasons. Even the England vs Ireland game where the latter emerged triumphant had to be curtailed due to the rain.
Will the Melbourne weather play a spoilsport in the biggest stage of T20 cricket? The forecasts currently certainly suggest so.
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Melbourne’s weather has been an enemy to an otherwise terrific T20 World Cup. Just two out of six matches have not been affected by rain, with three washouts and another match decided by the Duckworth/Lewis method.
Unfortunately, rain is expected to have a say in Sunday’s Final between Pakistan and England. Both teams produced magnificent performances in the semi-finals and will be raring to go for the big one, but all eyes will be on the skies in the hope the weather is kind.
MCG weather forecast for 2022 T20 World Cup Final – rain expected
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (bom.gov.au) forecasts a 100% chance of rain in Melbourne on Sunday. Anywhere between 8-20mm is expected. Also, there is a chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe, with winds decreasing to 15-20km/h in the evening.
But, when will the rain likely fall? Is there a chance that it will clear by game time? Unlikely. According to AccuWeather’s hourly forecast, there is a 63% chance of precipitation from 8-10pm, with rain forecast. AccuWeather also predicts at least 5mm will fall during the day, followed by 2.7mm in the evening and 3.5mm at night.
Is there a reserve day for the T20 World Cup Final?
Yes. However, the weather forecast is ordinary for Monday as well. bom.gov.au forecasts a 95% chance of rain, with 5-10mm expected. Most is predicted to fall in the morning and afternoon, which provides hope that the match can go ahead on the reserve day given it starts at 3pm local time.
A minimum of ten overs will be needed to decide the match, rather than the usual five.
“If the reserve day is allocated, every effort will be made to complete the match on the scheduled day with any necessary reduction in overs taking place and only if the minimum number of overs necessary to constitute a match cannot be bowled on the scheduled day will the match be completed on the reserve day,” read the playing conditions.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will leave it up to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to take a call on their T20I careers. The news comes after India’s exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup due to their defeat against England in the semi-final in Adelaide on Thursday.
Several senior players like Ravichandran Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik are likely to be dropped from the T20I setup with the next edition of the T20 World Cup to be played in mid-2024.
BCCI won’t ask Rohit, Virat to retire from format
The Press Trust of India (PTI) has reported that multiple changes are expected in the team’s scheme of things in the shortest format. All-rounder Hardik Pandya is being considered as a long-term captaincy candidate for the same.
“The BCCI never asks anyone to retire. It is an individual decision. But yes, with just a handful of T20Is scheduled in 2023, most of the seniors will concentrate on ODIs and Test matches in that cycle,” a source from the BCCI was quoted in a report by the PTI.
He added, “You don’t need to announce retirement if you don’t want to. You will not see most of the seniors playing T20 next year.”
Rohit will be aged 37 by the time of the next T20 World Cup and there are glaring question marks over whether he will continue to lead the T20I side by then. Similarly, Karthik’s elevation as the designated finisher was a temporary arrangement and the team is likely to look for alternative options going ahead.
Ashwin couldn’t really come up as a wicket-taking threat in the T20 World Cup campaign and other spinners including all-rounder Washington Sundar might get the management’s backing keeping 2024 in mind. Overall, quite a few tectonic changes are expected in the way India approaches the T20I format moving forward from now.
In the meanwhile, the team management’s focus will rest on the One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test format with the ODI World Cup and the current cycle of the World Test Championship culminating in 2023.
India will play three T20Is vs New Zealand next week. But they will compete in only 12 T20Is until the commencement of the ODI World Cup late next year. So the focus is set to shift on the 50-over format for the time being with India playing at least 25 ODIs in the coming year.
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Pakistan will meet England in the 2022 T20 World Cup Final. And, it’s not the first time these two sides will compete for the trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Back in 1992, Imran Khan held the World Cup aloft after his team embarked on a journey that is eerily similar to this T20 World Cup, 30 years later.
Here is a look at five similarities between Pakistan’s campaigns at the 1992 and 2022 World Cups in Australia.
1. Lost opening game at the MCG
Back on October 23, Pakistan lost one of the all-time great T20Is. Babar Azam’s team was on the wrong end of Virat Kohli at his very best, and eventually lost off the final ball.
In 1992, Pakistan lost their first match of the World Cup, also at the MCG. However, they weren’t exactly in the game. West Indies chased their 220 with ten wickets and 19 balls to spare, with Brian Lara awarded man of the match for his 101-ball 88.
2. Won last three matches of the Group Stage
Following their first up loss to India in the 2022 World Cup, Pakistan then suffered a shock loss to Zimbabwe. It looked like their campaign was all-but-gone after failing to chase 131, but with the shades of 1992 in the distance, Pakistan eventually qualified after winning their last three matches (along with Netherlands stunning South Africa).
In 1992, Pakistan were also in great trouble. They had won just one of their first five games, which included a no result they were destined to lose after getting bowled out for 74 against England. Along with the crucial no-result points, they went on to beat South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka and New Zealand to qualify ahead of Australia and West Indies.
3. Qualified for semi-final on final day
Pakistan qualified for the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-finals on a manic 6th of November. After Netherlands upset the Proteas, Pakistan were left with fate in their own hands. They went on to beat Bangladesh to qualify.
In a great race to the 1992 World Cup semi-finals, Pakistan qualified thanks to a thumping win over first-placed New Zealand at Christchurch. It was a must-win match, given that either Australia or West Indies would overtake them had they lost, given they were playing on the same day over in Melbourne.
4. Beat New Zealand in the Semi-Final
In 1992, Pakistan played New Zealand again a few days later, this time in a semi-final at Auckland. In 2022, Pakistan also played New Zealand. Both times, Pakistan won thanks to an excellent run-chase.
30 years ago, Imran Khan’s team chased 263 with a wonderful hand from Inzamam-ul-Haw (60 off 37 balls). This year, the Pakistani openers led the way as the men in green chased 153.
5. Playing England in the World Cup Final at the MCG
Just as was the case 30 years ago, Pakistan will meet England in the World Cup Final. In 1992, England qualified in controversial fashion over South Africa. This time around, there was no controversy as they pummelled India at Adelaide.
Will 1992 repeat itself? Or will England prevail? It promises to be a cracking final.
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Wow. Who saw that coming? Even if you felt England were favourites, no one could have expected such a thumping, dominant ten-wicket win with 24 balls to spare in a World Cup semi-final.
Full credit to Jos Buttler and Alex Hales. They produced one of the all-time great white-ball opening partnerships on the big stage, showing up an India side that was conservative and devoid of intent according to Tom Moody. Rightly, many other pundits and fans echo his thoughts after Hardik Pandya got India to a par score of 168 despite hitting a brilliang 33-ball 63.
At the end of the powerplay, India were 31/1. England more than doubled that with 63/0 courtesy of a calculated but ruthless takedown of India’s powerplay bowlers. By the ten over mark, India had only moved 62/2. England at the same stage were 98/0.
Such a pummelling is always going to result in a big post-mortem in a country where cricket is life. The T20I futures of the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and co. are up in the air. However, it’d be unfair to take too much focus away from the brilliance of Buttler and Hales, who lit up the Adelaide Oval in a way that millions know they can, but very few expected they actually would on such a big stage.
Now, England move on to the MCG to face Pakistan in a repeat of the 1992 ODI World Cup Final in Australia. For India, there is soul searching to do, as well as a huge opportunity for the likes of Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson to perform in next week’s T20I series in New Zealand.
IND vs ENG Twitter reactions: India bow out after Buttler and Hales storm
Here are some of the Twitter reactions to England’s magnificent win, where Buttler and Hales produced the highest partnership ever in men’s T20 World Cups in a clinical display. Also, a special mention to Adil Rashid, who bowled a terrific spell of 1/20.
A record-breaking stand between Jos Buttler and Alex Hales 🤩
To bat like this in a World Cup semi-final is the ultimate vindication of England's approach. Bilateral cricket is one thing; Jos Buttler and Alex Hales playing like this with everything on the line is simply exceptional. One of the most impressive England wins I can remember.
Virat kohli's captaincy was never the problem like many Indians made it look like 5 IPL trophy winning captaincy Rohit sharma failed to win us Asia cup and T20wc in a span of 2 months
Not surprising that batters like Sanju Samson and Prithvi Shaw haven't yet gotten a consistent look into the T20I side, for the Indian captain believes the team did well with the bat in the semifinal. Poor statement, Rohit. #T20WorldCup#INDvENG
Indian batters had to win this #IndvEng encounter…168 on this surface against a batting line-up like England with India’s bowling attack that’s bereft of high-pace and wrist-spin was a way below-par score. India’s average PP score in #T20WorldCup is 36 runs. 1/n
After the last World Cup, India said they had changed their approach. That was only for bilaterals of course..for the World Cup, it’s the same sh*t, different World Cup 🙄#INDvENG#T20WorldCup
One of the all-time great @englandcricket wins. Captain @josbuttler deep in thought, taking in the moment before addressing the world’s media after victory over India at the Adelaide Oval. As Jos said, it’ll mean nothing if we don’t win at the MCG. #T20WorldCup#INDvENGpic.twitter.com/CdcigitoZw
Incredible after all the evolution of T20 batting – bats, levers, 360 hitting – that masterful, flighted legspin can still confound the world’s best and hugely influence a match. That was a phenomenal spell from Adil Rashid. #INDvsENG
Adil Rashid, Hasaranga, Zampa, Rashid Khan all wrist spinners performing brilliantly through out the tournament but we will drop Chahal and play Axar-Ashwin 😄😄
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South Africa’s group-stage exit from the on-going ICC T20 World Cup has now invited a review by the Cricket South Africa (CSA). The Proteas went crashing out of the tournament after a defeat against the Netherlands in their final game of the competition.
South Africa’s Director of Cricket (DOC) Enoch Nkwe said, “It is important that we review what has happened. We are in the process of putting a panel together to ensure the review is very clinical.”
“But the focus is hitting the reset button and not dwelling on the past. It’s important that we close a chapter and look at what lies ahead,” the senior CSA official was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.
CSA to review South Africa’s disappointing T20 World Cup exit
Currently, it looks unlikely that the management will take any immediate corrective actions to shake up the unit. White-ball skipper Temba Bavuma, who was under-fire throughout the tournament due to his arguably insipid performances, has said that he will not take any emotional decisions on this issue as of yet.
“The emotions are not as raw, but in terms of the disappointment and the disbelief, that’s still there. It’s going to take me a couple of days,” Bavuma was quoted in a report by the aforementioned website.
There have been a lot of chaotic changes in the CSA administration in the last three years. The latest twist has come with head coach Mark Boucher resigning from the job with a year left on his contract in order to take over a similar vacant post in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians.
In the meantime, former South African player Malibongwe Maketa has been appointed as the interim head coach for the team’s upcoming three-match Test series vs Australia.
Nkwe acknowledged that the early exit from the World Cup was disappointing and that they assume full accountability of the situation.
“When the results are poor, there will be fingers pointed at the organisation in terms of what has happened in the past and whether there was enough support. Whether the team loses or wins, we are always going to be supporting the team and asking ourselves questions about what more we can do,” the DOC further explained.
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