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Chitrabhanu Kadalayil

Chitrabhanu Kadalayil

Deputy Comment Editor
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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Roger Federer, left, and Rafael Nadal have had a rivalry that has gone on for 15 years. Nicolas Asfouri / AFP
Ranked: The 15 greatest tennis rivalries of all time

A look at the best match-ups between male and female tennis players over the past five decades

TennisJune 06, 2019
Chris Gayle, nicknamed the Universe Boss, is expected to star for the West Indies against Australia today. Nathan Stirk / Getty Images
Lowdown: Watch out for Gayle and Warner at Trent Bridge

We break down the group match between Australia and West Indies at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, today

CricketJune 06, 2019
India opener Rohit Sharma scored a match-winning century against South Africa on Wednesday. Paul Childs / Reuters
Rating India XI after Cricket World Cup win over South Africa

Here's a report card of how each player fared during India's six-wicket win at the Rose Bowl in Southampton

CricketJune 06, 2019
India's Virat Kohli launched a charm offensive against Kagiso Rabada. Paul Childs / Reuters
Kohli and Rabada playing a game of chess over IPL spat

India captain responds to South Africa fast bowler's 'immature' remark with kindness, but real battle will be on field

CricketJune 05, 2019
India captain Virat Kohli prepares for their opening World Cup match against South Africa in Southampton today. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Cricket World Cup 2019: India aim to keep South Africa winless

We break down the group match between India and South Africa at Rose Bowl, Southampton, today

CricketJune 05, 2019
Top-order batsman Virat Kohli is leading India's charge at the 2019 World Cup. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Cricket World Cup 2019: rating India's 15-man squad - in pictures

Here's a player-by-player lowdown of what role they will likely play for the title contenders

CricketJune 04, 2019
Thomas Muller will be watching cricket during the summer now that Bayern Munich are done with the club football season. Reuters
Thomas Muller backs Virat Kohli's India at the Cricket World Cup

Bayern Munich's German star throws support behind title contenders ahead of opening game against South Africa

CricketJune 04, 2019
Sri Lanka fans will be hopeful of victory against a relatively weak Afghanistan side at Cardiff today. Alex Davidson / Getty Images
Cricket World Cup: Players to watch in Afghanistan v Sri Lanka

We break down the group match between a fast improving Afghanistan side and the struggling Sri Lankans at Cardiff

CricketJune 04, 2019
Jofra Archer and Mark Wood could form a formidable opening combination against the Pakistan batsmen. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
Cricket World Cup lowdown: all you need to know about England v Pakistan

We break down today's game between hosts and tournament favourites England and 1992 champions Pakistan

CricketJune 03, 2019
Mohamed Salah will be determined to win the Uefa Champions League title a year after getting injured in the final. Rodrigo Jimenez / EPA
Liverpool and Spurs fans drive Dh200 car to Madrid for CL final

Watch video to see if four English football supporters make their way to Spanish capital for European Cup summit clash

FootballJune 01, 2019
Dimuth Karunaratne will lead Sri Lanka into battle as they take on New Zealand in Cardiff today. Andrew Boyers / Reuters
World Cup: New Zealand to take on Sri Lanka amid security check

With both nations faced terrorist attacks in recent times, will players be wearing armbands?

CricketJune 01, 2019
Australia captain Aaron Finch has no illusions about how the Afghanistan side may be in Bristol today. Luke Walker / Getty Images
WC lowdown: all you need to know about Afghanistan v Australia

Here's a quick look at what to expect as a rising Afghanistan side face defending champions Australia in Bristol

CricketJune 01, 2019
Kane Williamson will lead a strong New Zealand side against the relatively inexperienced Sri Lankans in Cardiff. Alex Davidson / Getty Images
WC lowdown: all you need to know about New Zealand-Sri Lanka

Here's a quick look at what to expect as Kane Williamson-led Black Caps face Dimuth Karunaratne's Sri Lanka in Cardiff

CricketJune 01, 2019
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is backing his team to rebound from a recent run of poor results in the ODIs. John Walton / PA Wire
Cricket World Cup 2019: Day 2 lowdown - West Indies v Pakistan

Breaking down what to expect as Sarfaraz Ahmed's Pakistan face Jason Holder-led West Indies in Nottingham

CricketMay 31, 2019
South Africa's Hashim Amla reacts after being struck in the head by a delivery from England's Jofra Archer. Nigel French / PA Wire
Jofra Archer backs his tweet by bouncing Hashim Amla

England fast bowler warned batsmen to ensure they wear helmets six years ago when he came on to bowl

CricketMay 30, 2019
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