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      Before joining the opinion desk at The National, Chitrabhanu worked in the paper's sports section as a cricket and tennis writer, editor and podcaster. Prior to that, he was with Mid Day and The Indian Express newspapers. Once passionate about listening to music, hiking, playing gully cricket and biking along the beach, he now spends most of his spare time being overwhelmed by fatherhood.
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      epa07666583 Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum (C) attends the final day of Royal Ascot in Ascot, Britain, 22 June 2019. Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting and social event running daily from 18 to 22 June 2019. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA
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      Sheikh Mohammed attends Day 5 of Royal Ascot along with Queen Elizabeth II

      Final day at the Ascot Racecourse proved memorable for Sheikh Mohammed and the Godolphin racing operation

      Horse RacingJune 23, 2019
      Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - India v Afghanistan - The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - June 22, 2019 India's Mohammed Shami celebrates taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Aftab Alam Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
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      Shami and Bumrah relentless: India player ratings against Afghans

      Here's a report card of how each player in Virat Kohli's XI fared during their 11-run win at the Rose Bowl in Southampton

      CricketJune 23, 2019
      Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Andrew, Duke of York, on Day 5 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. Stuart C Wilson / Getty Images
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      Sheikh Mohammed and Queen Elizabeth make it truly Royal Ascot - in photos

      Here are the best photographs from the final day of race action at Royal Ascot 2019

      Horse RacingJune 23, 2019
      Vijay Shankar became the 12th batsman to occupy the No 4 position in India's batting order in ODIs. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
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      Shankar and 12 most recent players to bat at No 4 for India

      Batting all-rounder became 12th man to bat at two-down for India in ODIs against Afghanistan on Saturday

      CricketJune 22, 2019
      England captain Eoin Morgan scored a record number of sixes against Afghanistan on Tuesday. Rui Vieira / AP Photo
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      Cricket World Cup: Can Morgan repeat six-hitting form against Sri Lanka?

      We break down the group match between England and Sri Lanka at Birmingham on Friday

      CricketJune 21, 2019
      Nick Kyrgios complains to the umpire at Queen's. Alex Pantling / Getty Images
      Nick Kyrgios has a rant again - at umpire during Queen's win

      World No 39 will likely be fined after once again attracting attention for the wrong reasons on court

      TennisJune 20, 2019
      South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, left, has been passed fit after injuring his hamstring. Matthew Childs / Reuters
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      Cricket World Cup: Can South Africa continue comeback against New Zealand?

      We break down the group match between New Zealand and South Africa at Birmingham on Wednesday

      CricketJune 19, 2019
      India bowler Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Babar Azam during the Cricket World Cup match at Old Trafford. Reuters
      India v Pakistan talking points: A game between professionals and amateurs

      After India claimed their seventh Cricket World Cup win over Pakistan on Sunday, here are some key talking points from Old Trafford

      CricketJune 17, 2019
      Pakistan cricket fans took refuge in humour as their team got clobbered by India at Old Trafford on Sunday. Andrew Boyers / Reuters
      Pakistan fans show sense of humour in World Cup defeat to India

      Result at Old Trafford will have left many Pakistan supporters upset, but there were those who made light of situation

      CricketJune 17, 2019
      India's Rohit Sharma looks skywards to celebrate scoring a century during the Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Sunday, June 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
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      Rohit Sharma unstoppable: India v Pakistan player ratings

      Chitrabhanu Kadalayil evaluates the performances of the 22 players who competed in this Cricket World Cup clash between these two rivals

      CricketJune 16, 2019
      Veteran South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir has been among the wickets during the 2019 World Cup. Alex Davidson / Getty Images
      South Africa's Imran Tahir blows away hapless Afghanistan

      Leg-spinner takes four wickets as minnows bowled out for 125 in nine-wicket win for Proteas

      CricketJune 15, 2019
      Pakistan fan "Chacha Cricket", AKA Chacha Sufi Jalil, left, and Indian fan Sudhir Gautam wave flags at a super-fan event in Manchester. Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP
      India v Pakistan: players and fans should cut out the jingoism

      With India-Pakistan tensions running high, it is important to listen to saner voices asking supporters to enjoy the match for what it is – a sporting spectacle

      CricketJune 15, 2019
      Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has tested positive for coronavirus. Reuters
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      Cricket World Cup 2019: Can Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka?

      We break down the group match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Bristol on Tuesday

      CricketJune 11, 2019
      Shikhar Dhawan scored the 17th century of his one-day international career against Australia on Sunday. Henry Browne / Getty Images
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      Dhawan and Kumar step up: India players report card against Australia

      Here's a look at how each player fared during India's 36-run victory at The Oval in London

      CricketJune 10, 2019
      South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will be under a lot of pressure to lead his team to victory against West Indies today. Alex Davidson / Getty Images
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      Cricket World Cup: Can Du Plessis dig Proteas out of a hole?

      We break down the group match between South Africa and West Indies at Southampton today

      CricketJune 10, 2019
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