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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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Thursday cover: Barcelona’s party in the parc
Thursday cover: Barcelona’s party in the parc

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, April 15 issue, featuring Luis Suarez and Barcelona as they pummelled Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.

SportApril 16, 2015
Thursday cover: Tiger has the look again, but practice is a far cry from Masters play
Thursday cover: Tiger has the look again, but practice is a far cry from Masters play

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, April 9 issue, featuring Tiger Woods as he prepares to try and resurrect his recent fortunes at the Masters.

SportApril 09, 2015
Wednesday cover: Disappointment for Al Ain in Asian Champions League
Wednesday cover: Disappointment for Al Ain in Asian Champions League

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, April 8 cover, featuring Al Ain as they were held to a 1-1 draw in their Asian Champions League group game.

SportApril 08, 2015
Thursday cover: Logistical support lightens pain after Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge disaster
Thursday cover: Logistical support lightens pain after Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge disaster

Juruj Ulrich and Daniela Ulrichova stood in the blazing heat of the Liwa desert watching their life go up in flames. The aftermath was featured on the sport front page on Thursday, April 2, 2015.

SportApril 02, 2015
Wednesday cover: UAE Under 23 football team are one step closer to 2016 Olympic Games
Wednesday cover: UAE Under 23 football team are one step closer to 2016 Olympic Games

Having defeated Sri Lanka and Tajikistan in their first two matches, the UAE beat Yemen 1-0 on Tuesday to qualify as Group D winners for the 16-nation continental championships, which will be held in Qatar next year.

SportApril 01, 2015
Thursday cover: Dubai World Cup ready to ring in 20th year of excellence
Thursday cover: Dubai World Cup ready to ring in 20th year of excellence

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, March 26 issue, featuring Geoffrey Riddle's comprehensive preview coverage for the 2015 Dubai World Cup.

SportMarch 26, 2015
Wednesday cover: Grant Elliott becomes the hero for his adopted homeland
Wednesday cover: Grant Elliott becomes the hero for his adopted homeland

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, March 25 issue, featuring New Zealand's Grant Elliott as he pushed his side past his native-born South Africa into the Cricket World Cup final.

SportMarch 25, 2015
Thursday cover: South Africa deliver Cricket World Cup statement
Thursday cover: South Africa deliver Cricket World Cup statement

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, March 19 issue, featuring Imran Tahir and South Africa after their first knockout win at the Cricket World Cup.

SportMarch 19, 2015
Friday cover: Andy Murray’s teenage wasteland in Dubai with loss to Borna Coric
Friday cover: Andy Murray’s teenage wasteland in Dubai with loss to Borna Coric

The National's Sport cover for the Friday, February 27 issue, featuring Andy Murray in his ATP Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships quarter-final loss to 18-year-old Borna Coric.

SportFebruary 27, 2015
Thursday cover: UAE so close, yet so far to first win at Cricket World Cup
Thursday cover: UAE so close, yet so far to first win at Cricket World Cup

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, February 26 issue, featuring Ireland as they narrowly beat the UAE at the 2015 Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.

SportFebruary 26, 2015
Wednesday cover: Novak Djokovic begins hopeful march on title No 50 in Dubai
Wednesday cover: Novak Djokovic begins hopeful march on title No 50 in Dubai

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, February 25 issue, featuring Novak Djokovic after winning his opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

SportFebruary 25, 2015
Tuesday cover: Roger Federer not interested in ‘careful’ tennis in Dubai
Tuesday cover: Roger Federer not interested in ‘careful’ tennis in Dubai

The National's Sport cover for the Tuesday, February 24 issue, featuring Roger Federer winning his opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

SportFebruary 24, 2015
Monday cover: India announce intent with Cricket World Cup win over South Africa
Monday cover: India announce intent with Cricket World Cup win over South Africa

The National's Sport cover for the Monday, February 23 issue, featuring India's cricket team as they hammered South Africa at the Cricket World Cup.

SportFebruary 23, 2015
Saturday cover: What to do with Wilfried? Bony set to make Manchester City debut
Saturday cover: What to do with Wilfried? Bony set to make Manchester City debut

The National Sport front page on Saturday, February 21 features Wilfried Bony as the Ivorian striker prepares to make his Manchester City debut.

SportFebruary 21, 2015
Tuesday cover: Real Madrid face tough task to retain Uefa Champions League title
Tuesday cover: Real Madrid face tough task to retain Uefa Champions League title

The National Sport front page on Tuesday, February 17 features Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo as the Uefa Champions League holders resume their title defence against Schalke on Wednesday.

The NationalFebruary 17, 2015
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