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      Chitrabhanu Kadalayil

      Chitrabhanu Kadalayil

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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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      Rashid Khan, left, will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Kane Williamson, right, when Afghanistan lock horns with New Zealand. Mahesh Kumar A / AP Photo
      Rashid could test New Zealand captain Williamson in today's game

      We break down the group match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at Taunton today

      CricketJune 08, 2019
      Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova could well become the latest teenager to win a grand slam singles title. Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP
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      French Open: Can teenager Vondrousova emulate Nadal and Williams?

      The 19-year-old Czech player takes on Ashleigh Barty in women's singles final at Roland Garros today

      TennisJune 08, 2019
      England captain Eoin Morgan answers questions in the pre match press conference at Cardiff Wales Stadium. Mark Kerton / PA Wire
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      Cricket World Cup: England face tricky Bangladesh challenge

      We break down the group match between England and Bangladesh at Cardiff today

      CricketJune 08, 2019
      Roger Federer, left, and Rafael Nadal have had a rivalry that has gone on for 15 years. Nicolas Asfouri / AFP
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      Ranked: The 15 greatest tennis rivalries of all time

      A look at the best match-ups between male and female tennis players over the past five decades

      TennisJune 06, 2019
      Chris Gayle, nicknamed the Universe Boss, is expected to star for the West Indies against Australia today. Nathan Stirk / Getty Images
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      Lowdown: Watch out for Gayle and Warner at Trent Bridge

      We break down the group match between Australia and West Indies at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, today

      CricketJune 06, 2019
      India opener Rohit Sharma scored a match-winning century against South Africa on Wednesday. Paul Childs / Reuters
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      Rating India XI after Cricket World Cup win over South Africa

      Here's a report card of how each player fared during India's six-wicket win at the Rose Bowl in Southampton

      CricketJune 06, 2019
      India's Virat Kohli launched a charm offensive against Kagiso Rabada. Paul Childs / Reuters
      Kohli and Rabada playing a game of chess over IPL spat

      India captain responds to South Africa fast bowler's 'immature' remark with kindness, but real battle will be on field

      CricketJune 05, 2019
      India captain Virat Kohli prepares for their opening World Cup match against South Africa in Southampton today. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
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      Cricket World Cup 2019: India aim to keep South Africa winless

      We break down the group match between India and South Africa at Rose Bowl, Southampton, today

      CricketJune 05, 2019
      Top-order batsman Virat Kohli is leading India's charge at the 2019 World Cup. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
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      Cricket World Cup 2019: rating India's 15-man squad - in pictures

      Here's a player-by-player lowdown of what role they will likely play for the title contenders

      CricketJune 04, 2019
      Thomas Muller will be watching cricket during the summer now that Bayern Munich are done with the club football season. Reuters
      Thomas Muller backs Virat Kohli's India at the Cricket World Cup

      Bayern Munich's German star throws support behind title contenders ahead of opening game against South Africa

      CricketJune 04, 2019
      Sri Lanka fans will be hopeful of victory against a relatively weak Afghanistan side at Cardiff today. Alex Davidson / Getty Images
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      Cricket World Cup: Players to watch in Afghanistan v Sri Lanka

      We break down the group match between a fast improving Afghanistan side and the struggling Sri Lankans at Cardiff

      CricketJune 04, 2019
      Jofra Archer and Mark Wood could form a formidable opening combination against the Pakistan batsmen. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
      Cricket World Cup lowdown: all you need to know about England v Pakistan

      We break down today's game between hosts and tournament favourites England and 1992 champions Pakistan

      CricketJune 03, 2019
      Mohamed Salah will be determined to win the Uefa Champions League title a year after getting injured in the final. Rodrigo Jimenez / EPA
      Liverpool and Spurs fans drive Dh200 car to Madrid for CL final

      Watch video to see if four English football supporters make their way to Spanish capital for European Cup summit clash

      FootballJune 01, 2019
      Dimuth Karunaratne will lead Sri Lanka into battle as they take on New Zealand in Cardiff today. Andrew Boyers / Reuters
      World Cup: New Zealand to take on Sri Lanka amid security check

      With both nations faced terrorist attacks in recent times, will players be wearing armbands?

      CricketJune 01, 2019
      Australia captain Aaron Finch has no illusions about how the Afghanistan side may be in Bristol today. Luke Walker / Getty Images
      WC lowdown: all you need to know about Afghanistan v Australia

      Here's a quick look at what to expect as a rising Afghanistan side face defending champions Australia in Bristol

      CricketJune 01, 2019
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