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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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Thursday cover: UAE’s Adil Khalid living his dream in Volvo Ocean Race
Thursday cover: UAE’s Adil Khalid living his dream in Volvo Ocean Race

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, December 18 issue, featuring Adil Khalid of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing.

SportDecember 18, 2014
Wednesday cover: Au revoir, Thierry Henry
Wednesday cover: Au revoir, Thierry Henry

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, December 17 issue, featuring Thierry Henry on his retirement from football.

SportDecember 17, 2014
Wednesday’s cover: UAE take third place at 2014 Gulf Cup of Nations
Wednesday’s cover: UAE take third place at 2014 Gulf Cup of Nations

The National’s Sport cover for the Wednesday, November 26 issue, features the UAE’s Ali Mabkhout fighting for possession of the ball during the consolation match of the Gulf Cup of Nations on Tuesday night.

SportNovember 26, 2014
Wednesday cover: Rory McIlroy talks DP World Tour Championship and more
Wednesday cover: Rory McIlroy talks DP World Tour Championship and more

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, November 19 issue, featuring Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy.

SportNovember 19, 2014
Before Thursday night, India’s Rohit Sharma had played a one-day international in August in England. Geoff Caddick / AFP
Rohit Sharma ‘was not tired’ even after scoring record 264 against Sri Lanka

India batsman became first player ever to notch double centuries in one-day international cricket history.

SportNovember 14, 2014
Wednesday cover: Sam Sunderland’s rollercoaster love affair with motorsport
Wednesday cover: Sam Sunderland’s rollercoaster love affair with motorsport

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, November 12 issue, featuring Dubai-based endurance rider Sam Sunderland.

SportNovember 12, 2014
Sunday cover: Sergio Aguero snags a point for Man City
Sunday cover: Sergio Aguero snags a point for Man City

The National's Sport cover for the Sunday, November 9 issue, featuring a Manchester City side that had to battle QPR to save a point on Saturday.

SportNovember 09, 2014
Thursday cover: Leg up for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
Thursday cover: Leg up for Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, November 6 issue, featuring Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing after winning the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race.

SportNovember 06, 2014
Monday cover: Blue skies for Man City v United
Monday cover: Blue skies for Man City v United

The National's Sport cover for the Monday, November 3 issue, featuring Sergio Aguero and a victorious Manchester City side in the Manchester derby.

SportNovember 03, 2014
Sunday cover: Alexis Sanchez sizzles for Arsenal
Sunday cover: Alexis Sanchez sizzles for Arsenal

The National's Sport cover for the Sunday, November 2 issue, featuring Alexis Sanchez, whose double led Arsenal to a 3-0 win in the Premier League on Saturday.

SportNovember 02, 2014
Thursday cover: Al Wasl keeping options open to get Hugo Viana on board
Thursday cover: Al Wasl keeping options open to get Hugo Viana on board

The National's Sport Cover for the Thursday, October 30 issue, featuring Hugo Viana, the Portuguese playmaker Al Wasl are running into trouble bringing into the fold.

SportOctober 30, 2014
Sunday cover: Real Madrid rightful winners in first clasico
Sunday cover: Real Madrid rightful winners in first clasico

The National's Sport cover for the Sunday, October 26 issue, featuring a victorious Real Madrid side in the first clasico of the season.

SportOctober 26, 2014
Thursday cover: Karim Benzema and Real Madrid silence Anfield
Thursday cover: Karim Benzema and Real Madrid silence Anfield

The National Sport cover for the Thursday, October 23 issue, featuring Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, who scored twice in a 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League.

SportOctober 23, 2014
Wednesday cover: Man City stumped by CSKA Moscow
Wednesday cover: Man City stumped by CSKA Moscow

The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, October 22 issue, featuring Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany and a side frustrated in a 2-2 draw with CSKA Moscow.

SportOctober 22, 2014
Sunday cover: Sergio Aguero lights up Spurs
Sunday cover: Sergio Aguero lights up Spurs

The National's Sport cover for the Sunday, October 19 issue, featuring Manchester City's four-goal man, Sergio Aguero.

SportOctober 19, 2014
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