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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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Sunday cover: Final stretch for Tour de France winner-in-waiting Chris Froome
Sunday cover: Final stretch for Tour de France winner-in-waiting Chris Froome

Chris Froome pedals onto The National Sport front page on Sunday, July 26 after all but securing his second Tour de France title.

SportJuly 26, 2015
Thursday cover: ‘Big moment for Bangladesh’ after ODI series win over South Africa
Thursday cover: ‘Big moment for Bangladesh’ after ODI series win over South Africa

The Bangladesh cricket team take The National port front page on Thursday, July 16 after their ODI series victory over South Africa.

SportJuly 16, 2015
Wednesday cover: Shock to the system as CSK and Royals receive two-year IPL ban
Wednesday cover: Shock to the system as CSK and Royals receive two-year IPL ban

The two-year IPL suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals dominates The National Sport front page on Wednesday, July 15.

SportJuly 15, 2015
Thursday cover: Djokovic, Federer, Murray and Gasquet the last men standing at Wimbledon
Thursday cover: Djokovic, Federer, Murray and Gasquet the last men standing at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and Richard Gasquet share The National Sport front page on Thursday, July 9 as the last four men standing at Wimbledon.

SportJuly 09, 2015
Wednesday cover: Shanghai-bound Asamoah Gyan bids Al Ain adieu
Wednesday cover: Shanghai-bound Asamoah Gyan bids Al Ain adieu

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan bids farewell on The National Sport front page on Wednesday, July 8 after leaving Al Ain for Shanghai SIPG.

SportJuly 08, 2015
Thursday cover: Too hot to handle at opening rounds of Wimbledon
Thursday cover: Too hot to handle at opening rounds of Wimbledon

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, July 2 issue, featuring Wimbledon, where soaring temperatures have players, spectators and organisers struggling.

SportJuly 02, 2015
Wednesday cover: Sharp falls for Simona Halep and Eugenie Bouchard at Wimbledon
Wednesday cover: Sharp falls for Simona Halep and Eugenie Bouchard at Wimbledon

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, July 1 issue, featuring Simona Halep as the third seed crashed out of the Wimbledon first round.

SportJuly 01, 2015
Thursday cover: Roger Federer, at least at Wimbledon, can still be expected to have it
Thursday cover: Roger Federer, at least at Wimbledon, can still be expected to have it

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, June 25 issue, featuring Roger Federer ahead of the 2015 Wimbledon championship.

SportJune 25, 2015
Tuesday cover: A journey completed, a dream fulfilled for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
Tuesday cover: A journey completed, a dream fulfilled for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing

The National's Sport cover for the Tuesday, June 23 issue, featuring Azzam as Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing completed the 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race as champions.

SportJune 23, 2015
Thursday cover: Unfinished business for Phil Mickelson as he bids to join grand slam club at US Open
Thursday cover: Unfinished business for Phil Mickelson as he bids to join grand slam club at US Open

American golfer Phil Mickelson adorns The National Sport front page on Thursday, June 18 as he begins his quest to win the US Open and complete a career Grand Slam.

SportJune 18, 2015
Wednesday cover: UAE off to winning start in bid to qualify for 2018 World Cup
Wednesday cover: UAE off to winning start in bid to qualify for 2018 World Cup

The UAE national football team adorn The National Sport front page on Wednesday, June 17 after edging past East Timor to open their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory.

SportJune 17, 2015
Thursday cover: Summer brings international football to the fore
Thursday cover: Summer brings international football to the fore

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, June 11 issue, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and others stepping out for national duty in a packed summer international calendar.

SportJune 11, 2015
Wednesday cover: Baniyas making their play with Robinho
Wednesday cover: Baniyas making their play with Robinho

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, June 10 issue, featuring Robinho, target of an ambitious bid by Arabian Gulf League club Baniyas.

SportJune 10, 2015
Thursday cover: Al Nasr’s turn finally comes round again to lift President’s Cup
Thursday cover: Al Nasr’s turn finally comes round again to lift President’s Cup

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, June 4 issue, featuring Al Nasr as they ended a 26-year wait to lift the President's Cup.

SportJune 04, 2015
Wednesday cover: Sepp Blatter is gone. What next?
Wednesday cover: Sepp Blatter is gone. What next?

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, June 3 issue, featuring Sepp Blatter as he stunned the world of football with his abrupt resignation as Fifa president.

SportJune 03, 2015
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