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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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Friday cover: Shanshan Feng taking control at Dubai Ladies Masters
Friday cover: Shanshan Feng taking control at Dubai Ladies Masters

The National's Sport cover for the Friday, December 11 issue, featuring Shanshan Feng, the leader at the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters.

SportDecember 11, 2015
Thursday cover: Atletico Madrid quietly charging up for title challenge
Thursday cover: Atletico Madrid quietly charging up for title challenge

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, December 10 issue, featuring Atletico Madrid as they quietly mount a La Liga title challenge.

SportDecember 10, 2015
Saturday cover: Felipe Massa a master of his own destiny at Abu Dhabi GP
Saturday cover: Felipe Massa a master of his own destiny at Abu Dhabi GP

Williams driver Felipe Massa takes The National Sport front page on Saturday, November 28 as the Brazilian returns to Abu Dhabi a year after a race that confirmed his return as a competitive driver.

SportNovember 28, 2015
Thursday cover: Be wary of Sebastian Vettel at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Thursday cover: Be wary of Sebastian Vettel at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel takes The National Sport front page on Thursday, November 26 as the build-up to the 2015 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix begins.

SportNovember 26, 2015
Tuesday cover: Athletics world rocked as Russia face Olympics ban
Tuesday cover: Athletics world rocked as Russia face Olympics ban

The National's Sport cover for the Tuesday, November 10 issue, featuring the fallout from the World Anti-Doping Agency's report on endemic cheating in Russia.

SportNovember 10, 2015
Sunday cover: New Zealand remain kings of rugby after epic World Cup final
Sunday cover: New Zealand remain kings of rugby after epic World Cup final

The New Zealand rugby team adorn The National Sport front page on Sunday, October 1 after defeating Australia in the final to retain the Webb Ellis trophy.

SportNovember 01, 2015
Wednesday cover: West Ham flying high to fans’ delight, at least for now
Wednesday cover: West Ham flying high to fans’ delight, at least for now

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, October 28 issue, featuring West Ham United, the surprise of the Premier League after 10 matches.

SportOctober 28, 2015
Monday cover: Lewis Hamilton still F1’s best for Mercedes
Monday cover: Lewis Hamilton still F1’s best for Mercedes

The National's Sport cover for the Monday, October 25 issue, featuring Lewis Hamilton as he won the US Grand Prix and his second successive F1 world championship.

SportOctober 26, 2015
Tuesday cover: Al Nasr flashing their elite credentials in the Arabian Gulf League
Tuesday cover: Al Nasr flashing their elite credentials in the Arabian Gulf League

The National's Sport cover for the Tuesday, September 22 issue, featuring Nilmar and Al Nasr as they cruised to a 2-0 win over Al Wasl in the Arabian Gulf League.

SportSeptember 22, 2015
Thursday cover: Shaking off the blues, Chelsea look like Chelsea again
Thursday cover: Shaking off the blues, Chelsea look like Chelsea again

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, September 17 issue, featuring Chelsea as they shook off their poor form for a resounding Champions League win.

SportSeptember 17, 2015
Wednesday cover: UAE huff and puff but Palestine hold down for draw
Wednesday cover: UAE huff and puff but Palestine hold down for draw

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, September 9 issue, featuring Omar Abdulrahman and the UAE in their 2018 World Cup qualifying draw with Palestine in the West Bank.

SportSeptember 09, 2015
Tuesday cover: Harry Kane the able ahead of challenging season for Tottenham
Tuesday cover: Harry Kane the able ahead of challenging season for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is The National Sport cover star on Tuesday, August 4 for being hte latest subject of our Premier League season shapers series.

SportAugust 04, 2015
Friday cover: Toronto Blue Jays armed and ready after signing David Price
Friday cover: Toronto Blue Jays armed and ready after signing David Price

Newly-acquired Toronto Blue Jays pitcher David Price takes The National Sport front page on Friday, July 31, with his arrival sure to provide hope the team will end a 21-year absence from the MLB play-offs.

SportJuly 31, 2015
Thursday cover: James Anderson on song as England take control of Edgbaston Ashes Test
Thursday cover: James Anderson on song as England take control of Edgbaston Ashes Test

James Anderson bowls his way onto The National Sport front page on Thursday, July 30 after taking Ashes-best figures to put England in early control of the third Test at Edgbaston.

SportJuly 30, 2015
Wednesday cover: ‘2016 will be Amir Khan’s year’
Wednesday cover: ‘2016 will be Amir Khan’s year’

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, July 29 issue, featuring Amir Khan as he sat down for an interview with Omar Al Raisi.

SportJuly 29, 2015
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