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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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Virat Kohli of India looks on during an Indian training session at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. Getty Images
Australia v India predictions: Historic series win for tourists

Three of The National's sport editors give their opinions on who will come out on top in the four-match series and which individuals will excel

CricketDecember 05, 2018
India's Sachin Tendulkar walks back towards the pavilion on the final day of their first Test against Australia in Bangalore. His score of 49 leaves him 14 runs behind Brian Lara's Test runs record.
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Australia v India 2018/19: Best batsmen down under over past 70 years

Ahead of the first Test in Adelaide on Thursday, Chitrabhanu Kadalayil looks at the batsmen who excelled on Australia's notoriously difficult pitches

CricketDecember 04, 2018
India and Virat Kohli begin a Test series with Australia on Thursday. Getty Images
The Cricket Pod: Virat Kohli needs Australia to get in his face

We preview India v Australia, and Paul Radley shares his experience covering the T10 League and explains what went into its success

CricketDecember 04, 2018
Nathan Lyon, second right, could emerge the most successful Australia bowler in home conditions against India. AP Photo
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Australia v India 2018/19: Best bowlers over past 70 years

Ahead of India's first Test against Australia, starting in Adelaide on Thursday, Chitrabhanu Kadalayil looks at the most successful men - cherry in hand

CricketDecember 03, 2018
Australia opener David Warner scored hundreds in both innings of the 2014/15 Adelaide Test against India. Morne de Klerk / Getty Images
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Australia v India 2018/19: Memorable Tests over past 70 years

Ahead of India's first Test against Australia, starting in Adelaide on Thursday, Chitrabhanu Kadalayil recaps 11 of the best matches between these two sides down under

CricketDecember 02, 2018
Sindhis opener Shane Watson in batting action during Season 2 of the T10 League in Sharjah last week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Cricket Pod: T10 League proves it belongs

Paul Radley shares his experience with co-host Chitrabhanu Kadalayil covering first week of tournament

CricketNovember 27, 2018
Born a Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood By Trevor Noah. Courtesy Penguin Random House
My favourite reads: Chitrabhanu Kadalayil

Here are five books I read recently and enjoyed immensely

BooksNovember 27, 2018
Stars such as Shahid Afridi, centre, will return to Sharjah for the second T10 League. Getty Images
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The Cricket Pod: T10 League excitement amid UAE T20x dejection

We talk to UAE head coach Dougie Brown on his role at Maratha Arabians ahead of this week's T10 League

CricketNovember 20, 2018
Indian captain Virat Kohli has been criticised for his recent comment about a cricket enthusiast. The question now is whether he wants to improve his image. AP Photo
Kohli still has time to corect course in court of public opinion

There is no doubting his greatness as a batsman, but recent controversies have left him a divisive public figure. It is not too late for him to change tack – if he cares about leaving a positive legacy for himself

CricketNovember 18, 2018
UAE cricket has seen its stock rise even further, with the Emirates being chosen as the venue to stage high-profile tournaments, such as the Asia Cup, as well as the ever growing number of franchise competitions, including the Afghanistan Premier League, the Abu Dhabi T20 and the T10 League. The national team have performed well, too, while their players are attracting attention from leagues around the world - such as the ones in Nepal and Canada. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Cricket Pod: 'UAE busiest place for international cricket'

We talk to Will Kitchen, performance director at the Emirates Cricket Board, about the growth of the game in the country and what to expect in the near future

CricketOctober 29, 2018
In this composite image prepared by our photo editor James O'Hara, you will find Kamindu Mendis bowling with both arms in a tour match against England. Getty Images
Explainer: A Sri Lankan spinner who can bowl with both arms

He can, and he does. England faced him in a warm-up match. They may have to do that again in Saturday's one-off T20

CricketOctober 28, 2018
India captain Virat Kohli reached 10,000 ODI runs and scored his 37th century in this format on Wednesday. AP Photo
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Kohli joins elite club of 10,000 ODI run-scorers – in pictures

Fastest to five figures in one-day internationals, India captain still needs 8,000-plus runs to overhaul Sachin Tendulkar's tally

CricketOctober 24, 2018
Sam Curran is one half of an England pair of brothers in the national cricket team. Getty Images
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Tom and Sam Curran, plus other famous brothers – in pictures

Many siblings have represented their countries in cricket internationals, but we put together a list of the most popular and successful combinations

CricketOctober 24, 2018
Rohan Mustafa, centre, and Ahmed Raza were two of three players fined and suspended for their comments on social media. Courtesy ACC
ICC's new ODI structure: What is it and how does it help the UAE?

Cricket's governing body has revealed plans for a tiered setup that will see national teams on all levels play more international cricket

CricketOctober 21, 2018
India were a happy lot after their series win against the West Indies, but bigger tests await. AP Photo
Youth give India hope before Australia: Windies series takeaways

Umesh Yadav also puts his hand up, while India's middle-order seems in better shape after two-match Test series

CricketOctober 15, 2018
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