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      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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      Kane Williamson will lead a strong New Zealand side against the relatively inexperienced Sri Lankans in Cardiff. Alex Davidson / Getty Images
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      Here's a quick look at what to expect as Kane Williamson-led Black Caps face Dimuth Karunaratne's Sri Lanka in Cardiff

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      Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is backing his team to rebound from a recent run of poor results in the ODIs. John Walton / PA Wire
      Cricket World Cup 2019: Day 2 lowdown - West Indies v Pakistan

      Breaking down what to expect as Sarfaraz Ahmed's Pakistan face Jason Holder-led West Indies in Nottingham

      CricketMay 31, 2019
      South Africa's Hashim Amla reacts after being struck in the head by a delivery from England's Jofra Archer. Nigel French / PA Wire
      Jofra Archer backs his tweet by bouncing Hashim Amla

      England fast bowler warned batsmen to ensure they wear helmets six years ago when he came on to bowl

      CricketMay 30, 2019
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      Breaking down what to expect as Eoin Morgan's tournament hosts go up against Faf du Plessis' Proteas at the Oval in London

      CricketMay 30, 2019
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      Check out the outfits of the world’s best tennis players in Paris at the second grand slam of 2019

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      Captain Michael Clarke lifts the 2015 World Cup after Australia beat New Zealand in Melbourne. Ryan Pierse / Getty Images
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      Here is a lowdown on the game's flagship tournament, which gets under way on May 30 in England and Wales

      CricketMay 28, 2019
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      Clarke in World Cup commentary team and how to watch on TV in UAE

      Check out the star-studded, 24-strong television commentary team put together by the ICC in the photo gallery

      CricketMay 28, 2019
      India captain Virat Kohli has been circumspect in the build-up to the Cricket World Cup. Jordan Mansfield / Getty Images
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      The Cricket Pod: Is Kohli having a quiet World Cup build-up?

      In this episode, we take a look at the Big Five teams and their chances of winning the flagship tournament, starting this week

      CricketMay 28, 2019
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      The Cricket Pod: Amir's return cannot come soon enough

      In this episode, cricket analyst and TV presenter Zainab Abbas talks about Pakistan's chances at the World Cup

      CricketMay 20, 2019
      Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, right, was eventually credited with the goal initially deemed to have been scored by Raheem Sterling. John Sibley / Reuters
      Sterling denied FA Cup hat-trick after Jesus awarded goal

      There was confusion involving second goal in Manchester City's 6-0 rout of Watford at Wembley on Saturday

      FootballMay 19, 2019
      Juventus manager Massimo Allegri is leaving Juventus after five successful seasons. JuanJo Martin / EPA
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      Mourinho and six other candidates to replace Allegri at Juve

      A look at the managers who may be on the Serie A club's radar as they aim for Uefa Champions League glory next season

      FootballMay 18, 2019
      Sachin Tendulkar is carried by his India teammates after their victory over Sri Lanka in the 2011 Cricket World Cup final. AFP
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      Sachin Tendulkar and 15 other Indian greats in Cricket World Cup

      List of Indian cricketers who did their nation proud at game's showpiece event, which enters final two weeks

      CricketMay 18, 2019
      Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane simply loves playing cricket whatever the level might be. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Nepal's Lamichhane turns 'Gully Boy' in tennis ball cricket match

      The Nepal leg-spinner cannot stop playing cricket, be it for country, franchise and on the roadside

      CricketMay 17, 2019
      Delhi Capitals have a team worthy of being Indian Premier League champions sooner than later. Robert Cianflone / Getty Images
      Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals can replace CSK as IPL's next dynasty

      Young side are long-term champions in the making as rivals go through period of transition

      CricketMay 15, 2019
      Lasith Malinga bowled a brilliant last over as Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by one run on Sunday. Robert Cianflone / Getty Images
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      The Cricket Pod: Malinga's IPL heroics prove age just a number

      Also in this episode, we take a look at the ongoing one-day international series between England and Pakistan

      CricketMay 14, 2019
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