Chitrabhanu Kadalayil

Opening batsman was already suspended by Emirates Cricket Board

The Japanese statesman resigns for a second time, leaving his people wondering what a new dawn will bring

Yuriko Koike is a multilingual woman with a global outlook – a rare breed in Japan's insular, patriarchal politics

The country is being buffeted by economic and political headwinds, from within and without

His legacy as one of his country’s most consequential heads of government, at least on the world stage, is set in stone

In this episode, Aaqib Javed, the former Pakistan fast bowler, highlights the importance of winning the toss and batting first, and The National’s sports team discuss what it will take for Pakistan to end India’s unbeaten run against them

Also in this episode, we have conversations with sports editor Graham Caygill and analyst Freddie Wilde on Ashes 2019

In this episode, sports writer/broadcaster Chetan Narula laments the lopsided rivalry between Asia's two heavyweights

In the final episode before a short summer break, we look at the past season – and a glorious decade for cricket in the country

This week, Paul Radley and Chitrabhanu Kadalayil discuss the impact England's victory at Lord's will have on the sport

Also in this episode, we compare notes on tournament's great moments, breakout stars and players we will miss most

In this episode, journalist and broadcaster Brian Murgatroyd reflects on a crucial period for the tournament's biggest teams

In this episode, we discuss whether the game's showpiece event got off to an ideal start last Thursday

In this episode, cricket analyst Freddie Wilde talks about the increasingly important role analytics plays in the sport

In an exclusive chat with Paul Radley, the national team wicketkeeper explains the reasons for his departure