Improving match finishing ability is a multi-dimensional challenge for any cricketer. Who do you think Babar Azam can consider working on to improve his finishing skills? Let me know by commenting?
Who is the Most Impactful Batsman of the IPL 2023
The rivalry between India and Pakistan transcends cricket, shaping moments etched in history. From fierce showdowns to iconic plays, here are the unforgettable highlights from their clashes over the years:
Following the departure of Sachin Tendulkar, India yearned for a new chase master, and in Virat Kohli, they found their answer. Kohli's numerous masterclasses in chasing down targets propelled him to superstardom, showcasing his unparalleled ability to assess and adapt to the game's demands while exuding calm confidence. A staggering 26 out of his 43 ODI centuries came during chases, solidifying his status as one of the greatest chasing batsmen in cricket history. Let's delve into ten of his most iconic innings that justify his moniker:
Trendon Watford's transformation from a benchwarmer to a key contributor for the Brooklyn Nets has caught the attention of analysts. His recent surge in performance raises questions about why it took so long for him to receive significant playing time.
Carlos Sainz Jr. finds himself at a crossroads in his Formula 1 career, propelled by his recent triumphs yet uncertain about his future. The aftermath of his Melbourne victory left pundits speculating about where the talented Spaniard will be racing in 2025. As Sainz himself remarked, "life sometimes is crazy," encapsulating the whirlwind journey he has experienced thus far.
In the buzzing cricket arenas of Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and now gearing up for Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, a peculiar narrative unfolds around one of India's most dynamic cricketers – Hardik Pandya. He's not just another cricketer; he's a symbol of ambition, talent, and controversy swirling in the whirlpool of Indian cricket fandom.
Bristol's amateur boxer and England's boxing pride, Jude Moore has passed away at the age of 19. He was widely tipped to become a future world boxing champion before his death.
England Boxing has been deeply felt sad to learn of the passing of talented teenage West Country boxer Jude Moore.
The 19-year-old two-time National Champion (Schools 2017 and Juniors 2019) represented the Three Lions at the EUBC Junior European Championships in Romania in 2017.
He was also a GB Three Nations champion and also Western Counties champion on no less than five occasions.
Moore came through the ranks of Bristol club Downend before moving to Home Counties' Hoddesdon earlier this year.
He was a popular and well-liked member of the boxing community, who often coached and gave advice to younger boxers.
Deontay Wilder recently shared his optimism about a potential showdown with Anthony Joshua, revealing that he's "90%" certain the fight will come to fruition in the future.
Katie Taylor, the undisputed light-welterweight champion, is gearing up for a rematch against Amanda Serrano on July 20th in Texas.
"It's frustrating that Amanda Serrano won't agree to fight for the undisputed featherweight title due to concerns about 12-round bouts," remarked WBC champion Skye Nicolson.
Deontay Wilder, the American heavyweight, has joined Matchroom Boxing and is set to fight Zhilei Zhang on June 1st in Saudi Arabia as part of a five-versus-five card with Queensberry Promotions.
Willie Limond, who once held titles as both the British and Commonwealth super-lightweight champion, passed away at the age of 45.
Katie Taylor has been the undisputed queen of women's lightweight boxing for years, but even the Irish star can't keep fighting forever.
Charlie Edwards made significant progress toward becoming a two-weight world champion by defeating French southpaw Georges Ory in a points victory in London.
On Friday, six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom announced her resignation as India’s chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics. She mentioned that personal reasons left her with no choice but to step down.
Ellie Scotney is geared up for what she considers the most significant fight of her career, expressing confidence by saying it's "without a doubt."
Training for a world title fight in a gym located behind a non-league football team's clubhouse is quite unconventional.
Eddie Hearn recently hinted that Irish boxing sensation Katie Taylor's next fight is likely to be a rematch against Amanda Serrano.
In a recent statement, Tyson Fury expressed his belief that Oleksandr Usyk's size could be a disadvantage in their upcoming undisputed heavyweight world title fight.
Roberto Duran and Dave Radford came from vastly different backgrounds and life experiences.
The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations is seeking a replacement organization to handle boxing's global responsibilities after removing the International Boxing Association.
Fabio Wardley, the British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion, has expressed that there's a "very strong possibility" of an eagerly awaited rematch with Frazer Clarke.
Chris Jenkins, a former British and Commonwealth champion, has announced his retirement from boxing due to the findings of his latest annual brain scan.
In Las Vegas, Australian boxer Skye Nicolson outpointed Denmark's Sarah Mahfoud to secure the WBC featherweight title.
Muhammad Ali's famous trunks from his legendary 'Thrilla in Manila' fight against Joe Frazier are up for auction and are anticipated to sell for over $6 million (£4.8 million) in the upcoming week.
Catch Lauren Price's exciting quest for her inaugural professional world title, broadcasted live and free on BBC Wales.
The International Boxing Association's appeal to retain its status as the world governing body for the sport has been turned down.
Former world champion Mike Tyson has announced that his upcoming boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on July 20 will be an exhibition bout rather than an official fight.
Frazer Clarke expressed his disappointment with draws in boxing after his recent match against Fabio Wardley ended in a draw.
Fabio Wardley, the British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion, faced off against challenger Frazer Clarke in an electrifying and hard-hitting title fight in London. The match ended in a thrilling split-decision draw, showcasing the intensity and competitiveness of both fighters.
Mexico's Gilberto Ramirez secured the WBA (Super) cruiserweight title with a clear unanimous points victory over France's Arsen Goulamirian in California.
As Easter Sunday winds down, boxing enthusiasts can treat themselves to a thrilling heavyweight clash between Fabio Wardley and his rival Frazer Clarke, adding excitement to the holiday surrounded by chocolate egg remnants.
You can catch all four episodes of "STABLE: The Boxing Game" on BBC iPlayer starting at 6 am on Saturday, March 30, 2024. They will also be aired as double bills on BBC One right after Match of the Day on Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, 2024.
Amy Broadhurst, the world champion, is looking to change her allegiance from Ireland to Great Britain to qualify for the Paris Games.
For Ashley Lane from Northampton, boxing has been a driving force that kept him motivated, leading to the fulfillment of his lifelong dream of becoming the British champion last Friday.
Sandy Ryan, the boxer, has been granted the Freedom of Derby, just two days after she defended her world championship title successfully.
Sandy Ryan, the WBO welterweight world champion, is set to defend her title against fellow British boxer Terri Harper at Sheffield's Utilita Arena this Saturday.
As she sports a fading black eye, Sandy Ryan shares why she views fellow Briton Terri Harper as the perfect challenge she's been seeking.
On the upcoming match, Lawrence Okolie is all set to challenge Lukasz Rozanski for the WBC bridgerweight title. The showdown is scheduled to take place on May 24 in Poland.
Brad Pauls has expressed his desire for a rematch with Nathan Heaney following their draw in the British middleweight title fight.
Stacey Copeland, a former Commonwealth champion turned BBC Radio Manchester presenter and boxing pundit, shares her insights on Sandy Ryan's upcoming world title defense against Terri Harper in her latest piece for BBC Sport.
Stoke boxer Nathan Heaney is optimistic about getting closer to his dream of fighting at the Bet365 Stadium after successfully defending his British middleweight title in Birmingham last Saturday.
Back in 1999, on February 27th, a young 20-year-old named Ricky Hatton achieved a significant milestone by winning his first professional title. This coveted title was none other than the Central Area light-welterweight belt.
Nina Hughes is feeling confident about defending her world bantamweight title, now that the fight date has been confirmed after a long wait.
After securing a victory in his return to the ring in Ireland, Dillian Whyte opened up about the challenges he faced, stating that he had "been through a lot of hell."
In Birmingham, Dennis McCann showcased his prowess by successfully defending his Commonwealth super-bantamweight title and preserving his undefeated streak. He secured a commanding points victory against Brad Strand, solidifying his status as a rising star in the boxing world.
Josh Taylor expressed his regret to fans when the highly anticipated rematch against Jack Catterall in Leeds had to be postponed for the second time.
Lauren Price is gearing up to take on Jessica McCaskill in a bout for the WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Tyrone featherweight Jude Gallagher expresses his excitement, describing the experience of securing his spot at the Olympic Games during the World qualifier in Italy as "unreal stuff."
On the last day of the world qualification tournament, British boxers Pat Brown and Chantelle Reid clinched quota spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Hannah Rankin is gearing up for her comeback to the ring on April 26th, marking her return since her last bout in November where she narrowly missed out on claiming the WBO and WBC light-middleweight titles.
In the World Qualification Tournament quarter-final, Irish featherweight Jude Gallagher emerged victorious against Turkmenistan's Sukur Ovezov, securing his spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
On Monday, Tyrone's featherweight boxer, Jude Gallagher, will be one of three Irish fighters vying for Olympic qualification spots.
Francis Ngannou remains committed to boxing despite his recent loss to Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.
Anthony Joshua made a powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a dominant second-round knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
In his attempt to secure Britain's latest world champion title, Nick Ball fell short as his WBC title challenge against Rey Vargas resulted in a draw.
British heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua is gearing up to extend his winning streak as he faces off against Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this upcoming Friday. All eyes are on this highly anticipated showdown.
Ever since she moved to the UK at the age of 10, Cindy Ngamba, a boxer originally from Cameroon, has faced challenges at every step of her journey.
YouTube star Jake Paul has announced that he will be stepping into the boxing ring against former world champion Mike Tyson on July 20th.
Are you rooting for the 'Gypsy King' or are you on Team 'AJ'? This question has been buzzing around the boxing world for nearly a decade, especially among British fight fans who rarely stay neutral.
Eddie Hearn has confirmed that a third showdown between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron is slated for 2024, emphasizing the necessity to make it a reality, stating, 'We've got to try to find a way to make it happen'.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua crossed paths in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, just ahead of Joshua's highly anticipated heavyweight bout against Francis Ngannou scheduled for Friday.
Get ready for the showdown between Anthony Joshua and mixed martial arts sensation Francis Ngannou happening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this Friday. Catch all the action live on BBC Sport.
After just one sparring session, Jay Harris transformed from contemplating retirement to experiencing a full-blown career revival.
According to promoter Eddie Hearn, there's a big opportunity brewing for heavyweight star Anthony Joshua. Despite a two-fight deal already set between champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, Hearn believes Joshua might just be one victory away from stepping into the ring for the undisputed world title.
Welsh boxing twins Ioan and Garan Croft revealed that they made the difficult decision to depart from the Great Britain podium squad just five months prior to the anticipated 2024 Paris Olympics. Their departure stemmed from a significant loss of "trust" in the GB Boxing program.
Meet Tom Welland, a professional boxer with big dreams! He's aiming to represent the Philippines at the Paris Olympics.
Padraig McCrory believes a single punch could alter the course of his life as he gears up to face Edgar Berlanga in Florida this Saturday. The Belfast fighter is focused and ready for the showdown.
Chantelle Cameron, a former undisputed light-welterweight champion, has decided to part ways with her trainer, Jamie Moore.
It was no shock to anyone when, after two years, Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall finally came together face-to-face. What followed was predictable: mere moments later, they were swiftly separated.
Josh Taylor remains confident in his abilities, asserting he's 'still one of the top contenders' in the sport despite his recent loss to Teofimo Lopez. He's determined to prove his prowess in the upcoming rematch against Jack Catterall.
Hamzah Sheeraz, a middleweight contender, delivered an unstoppable performance in London, defeating Liam Williams in just one round. Sheeraz's dominance in the ring was evident as he swiftly secured the victory over Williams.
In a heated bout in Las Vegas, Teofimo Lopez successfully defended his WBO world light-welterweight title against fellow American Jamaine Ortiz, securing a contentious unanimous points victory.
Hamzah Sheeraz has his sights set on a potential showdown with either Chris Eubank Jr or Liam Smith, provided he emerges victorious against Liam Williams this coming Saturday.
In the upcoming heavyweight showdown slated for March 31st, British champion Fabio Wardley isn't holding back. With confidence as sturdy as his punches, Wardley declares that all eyes and expectations weigh heavily on his opponent, Frazer Clarke.
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