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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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Ashton Turner, pictured playing for Australia, has endured a torrid IPL campaign so far. AP
The Cricket Pod: Pakistan must beware of Finch's Australia

Also in this episode, UAE spinner Ahmed Raza explains why he is being called up by Australia ahead of Pakistan ODIs

CricketMarch 13, 2019
Virat Kohli led India to their first ever Test series victory on Australian soil in January. Mark Evans / Getty Images
Explainer: Is Test cricket dying? Short answer – not yet

Why majority of people surveyed by MCC disagree with ICC chairman Shashank Manohar's recent assertion

CricketMarch 11, 2019
India's Mohammed Shami, left, celebrates with captain Virat Kohli, center, the dismissal of Australia's Usman Khawaja during the third one day international cricket match between India and Australia in Ranchi, India, Friday, March 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Explainer: BCCI contracts – Pant up, Dhawan down, Kohli same

Here is a look at which members of the Indian men's cricket team got what contracts

CricketMarch 09, 2019
Sarfraz Ahmed was Quetta Gladiators' hero against Lahore Qalandars at Sharjah Cricket Stadium last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Cricket Pod: PSL last-ball six in Sharjah revives memories

Also in this episode, we talk to Germany opening batsman Daniel Weston about the upcoming European Cricket League

CricketFebruary 26, 2019
Only a month after Stefanos Tsitsipas, left, beat Roger Federer at the Australian Open, they could meet again in Dubai. Andy Brownbill / AP Photo
Dubai Tennis 2019 predictions: Can Tsitsipas stop Roger Federer?

The ATP 500 tournament pits the world's top players – both veteran and upcoming – starting on Monday

TennisFebruary 24, 2019
Lahore Qalandars bowler Haris Rauf, centre, definitely lived up to the hype on his PSL bow. Courtesy Pakistan Cricket Board
The Cricket Pod: PSL sets stage for rising stars like Haris Rauf

Also in this episode, Amith Passela talks about Kusal Perera and Sri Lankan cricket following their Durban heroics

CricketFebruary 17, 2019
Lokesh Rahul has been persisted with despite his inconsistency with the bat over the past year. Lakruwan Wanniarachchi / AFP
India's potential World Cup squad: Who are the fringe players?

There are still a few spots up for grabs in the one-day international side for cricket's flagship tournament

CricketFebruary 17, 2019
Japan's Naomi Osaka may not have had ideal preparations for Dubai, but she has the game to win the title. Kim Kyung-hoon / Reuters
Osaka faces fight from elite field: Dubai tennis predictions

The Premier 5 event promises to be fiercely-contested, with 15 of the top 20 in action, including the world's three highest-ranked players

TennisFebruary 13, 2019
Sandeep Lamichhane has signed for Lahore Qalandars for PSL 2019. Pawan Singh / The National
The Cricket Pod: Lamichhane excites Aaqib ahead of PSL 2019

Abu Dhabi all set to stage matches from Season 4 of Pakistan Super League for the first time

CricketFebruary 12, 2019
Indian fans have much to celebrate about as their team have plenty of options to choose from for the World Cup. Michael Bradley / AFP
Pant needs more chances, Vijay checks in: India's tour takeaways

With the Cricket World Cup approaching, here is a look at some of the interesting storylines

CricketFebruary 11, 2019
Nepal came from behind to win both their limited-overs series against the UAE in Dubai during the past couple of weeks. Satish Kumar for The National
The Cricket Pod: Nepal hoping to match Afghanistan's progress

Here are some takeaways from their victory over the UAE in a three-match Twenty20 series in Dubai

CricketFebruary 04, 2019
India's Ambati Rayudu, left, was unable to rise up to the challenge in the fourth ODI against New Zealand at Hamilton on Thursday. Michael Bradley / AFP
India must not be blinded by current ODI form ahead of the World Cup

Despite 4-1 series win in New Zealand, men in blue will likely find damp conditions challenging during English summer and their one defeat is a reminder they are not the finished article

CricketFebruary 04, 2019
Nepal could become a force to reckon with in international cricket despite having had challenges off the field. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Cricket Pod: Young Nepal side on path to exciting future

Here are some takeaways from their victory over the UAE in a three-match ODI series in Dubai

CricketJanuary 30, 2019
Joe Root's England and Virat Kohli's India are among the favourites to win the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Stu Forster / Getty Images
July 14, 2019: A date for sports fans to reckon with in England

Wimbledon men's singles final, Cricket World Cup summit clash and British GP are all scheduled for this day on what should be a hectic day of action

Other SportJanuary 22, 2019
Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepal's teenage leg-spinner, has bowled to UAE batsmen in the past. Courtesy International Cricket Council
The Cricket Pod: 'Expect one UAE v Nepal game to end in a tie'

We preview the three-match one-day series between the sport's two most exciting Associate teams in Dubai this week

CricketJanuary 22, 2019
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