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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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      England all-rounder Ben Stokes reacts after an attempted run out results in four overthrows after ricocheting off his bat in the final. Michael Steele / Getty Images
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      Cricket World Cup: 7 fixes ICC must make before 2023 tournament in India

      The International Cricket Council has been criticised over several issues that have dogged the 2019 edition

      CricketJuly 16, 2019
      The England team pose for a photo with the World Cup trophy at the Oval on Monday. Jordan Mansfield / Getty Images
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      England celebrate Cricket World Cup win at the Oval - in pictures

      Newly-crowned world champions pose for pictures with fans, including school children, at London's other hallowed ground

      CricketJuly 15, 2019
      British prime minister Theresa May greets England captain Eoin Morgan at Downing Street. Vickie Flores / EPA
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      May hosts World Cup champions England team at 10 Downing Street

      Eoin Morgan's men spend evening with British prime minister day after lifting 2019 trophy at Lord's

      CricketJuly 15, 2019
      New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and teammates looks dejected as they await their runners up medals after losing Sunday's Cricket World Cup final to England at Lord's. Reuters
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      Which players make it into our Cricket World Cup 2019 team of the tournament?

      Chitrabhanu Kadalayil finds no place for Virat Kohli, David Warner or Eoin Morgan in his composite team

      CricketJuly 15, 2019
      England all-rounder Ben Stokes played a crucial knock to help his team win the World Cup. Reuters
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      Cricket World Cup final ratings: how all 22 players fared in Lord's thriller

      Here's a report card of how each of the 22 players fared in the summit clash at Lord's on Sunday

      CricketJuly 15, 2019
      England have restricted New Zealand to 241-8 in the final of the Cricket World Cup at Lord's. Peter Cziborra / Reuters
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      Cricket World Cup final: England chasing 242 to win title

      Tournament hosts chasing 242 against Black Caps at Lord's in London

      CricketJuly 14, 2019
      India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was brilliant with bat, ball and on the field against New Zealand on Wednesday. Lee Smith / Reuters
      Manjrekar: 'Jadeja ripped me apart - by bits and pieces'

      Former player-turned-commentator attempts to draw a line under fiery exchange with all-rounder

      CricketJuly 13, 2019
      England are favourites to win the 2019 Cricket World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday. Andrew Boyers / Reuters
      CWC final: England and New Zealand have learnt lessons from 2015

      Here are Chitrabhanu Kadalayil's talking points ahead of the summit clash at Lord's on Sunday

      CricketJuly 13, 2019
      Captain Virat Kohli and the Indian team management have a few things to think about during the break. Lee Smith / Reuters
      India's 2023 World Cup to-do list: Drop Dhoni, build Jadeja career and middle-order

      Here are some ideas for Virat Kohli and the team management as they begin planning their 2023 World Cup campaign

      CricketJuly 11, 2019
      MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 10: MS Dhoni of India bats during resumption of the Semi-Final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between India and New Zealand after weather affected play at Old Trafford on July 10, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
      Did umpiring error cost India place in World Cup final?

      Furore after six fielders are spotted outside 30-yard circle when there are only supposed to be five during powerplay

      CricketJuly 11, 2019
      India captain Virat Kohli leaves after rain stopped play during the first 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Jason Cairnduff / Reuters
      Manchester weather: more rain expected on reserve day of India-New Zealand semi-final

      Worst case scenario is there is no play, which would mean India go through to Sunday's final

      CricketJuly 10, 2019
      India captain Virat Kohli will be wary of New Zealand despite the latter's form tailing off in the last three group matches of the World Cup. Jordan Mansfield / Getty Images
      Cricket World Cup 2019: India's top order must be aware of formidable New Zealand pace attack

      Chitrabhanu Kadalayil offers his thoughts on the first semi-final match at Old Trafford on Tuesday

      CricketJuly 08, 2019
      India openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma put on 189 runs together for the first wicket against Sri Lanka at Headingley on Saturday. Jon Super / AP Photo
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      Rohit overshadows Rahul with record ton: India player ratings

      Chitrabhanu Kadalayil evaluates the performances of the 11 Indian players who competed in this Cricket World Cup clash

      CricketJuly 06, 2019
      An India fan during the Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday. Nigel French / PA Wire
      Justice for Kashmir banner flown at India-Sri Lanka World Cup game

      ICC issues statement expressing disappointment over political messaging at Leeds

      CricketJuly 06, 2019
      India's Mohammed Shami celebrates after the dismissal of Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal during the Cricket World Cup match between India and Bangladesh at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
      India's bowlers continue to prop up batsmen: World Cup talking points

      Chitrabhanu Kadalayil offers his thoughts on the latest developments from India's World Cup campaign

      CricketJuly 03, 2019
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