Best Full back in football is a very tricky question as football today has seen a lot of changes with new rules and styles coming in. Attacking and defending qualities together are now more in demand for the game and with more detailed tactics and strategies coming into the game, the need for variables has to increase. Today's full backs in football have adopted this rationale and have started playing beyond the orthodox football with forward playing and with many assists and goals in their names too.

We are getting to see emerging stars from full-back positions who contribute highly to the victory of their respective teams and this list acknowledges the top 5 fullbacks in today's time who are very important assets of their teams.

5: Joao Cancelo: Manchester City

When Manchester City bought Cancelo for 60 million pounds from Juventus many thought that it was a heavy risk taken but Cancelo proved them wrong. Although he struggled a bit in his first season, he has outdone himself in the last two seasons for his Man City team. He is a perfect Pep Guardiola type player mainly known for his speed, dribbling skills, creativity and crossing ability playing like a midfielder or a winger any time needed. Cancelo this season too is Man. City's best creative players even from the full-back position. He can play right-back, and left-back along with executing all his defensive duties.

4: Reece James – Chelsea FC

James is an absolutely brilliant player with enormous control, strength and pace that makes him a great defender as well as an attacker. When attacking he has superb speed and he can also strike a ball very cleanly for direct goals. He is very versatile as he can play in midfield, center back, right back and even in the right wing-back. If we see beyond his statistics which are very commendable, James being one of the full-backs with the greatest eminence in the Premier League has great impact and deserves to be on our list. 

3: Andrew Robertson – Liverpool

The Scottish Liverpool icon under Jurgen Klopp became integral to the team. He is a tough player who can make hard tackles, is pro at fast runs and puts in crosses engaging in link-up play. He is basically never stopping till the full 90 minutes. Robertson has been one of the best-left backs in the world for the past 5 years and has won both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League with the Reds. His performance has been impactful enough to make him Liverpool's one of the most important players on whom the team can rely for goals and assists whenever needed.

2: Achraf Hakimi – Paris Saint-Germain 

With his transfer to PSG last summer, the Moroccan international has developed remarkably, claiming a place for himself at Europe's top clubs. Before that Hakimi has played for Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Inter Milan. He can play both as a right full-back and a wing-back. His acceleration, awareness and quick touches while dribbling are excellent and while defending his tackles are accurate along with his aggressive style. Hakimi is making an impact with his recent performances and with his defensive and offensive tactical setups he is thriving to become a complete player in himself demonstrating his talent and abilities thoroughly.

Hakimi missed PSG's second leg game of the Champions League round of 16 against his ex-club Real Madrid as part of the Champions League on March 9 due to a thigh injury. 

Honourable Mention: Kyle Walker - Manchester City

Walker's best days might be behind him but in his prime, there was no one better than him. On his day he could run a 100m sprint in probably only 11 seconds and no one will be surprised because he is a beast in his pace. Walker is famously known for his powerful runs, his defending tactics, along with all skills like crossing and assisting too and now that he is older his experience is gold.

1. Best Full Back in Football: Trent Alexander Arnold – Liverpool

Trent is one of the best-attacking full-backs in world football. He occupies attacking spaces like a winger or a midfielder. Trent is known for his right footwork so he has amazing long-range passes and crosses along with excellent free-kick-taking ability. Some even say that he is the best England had since David Beckham.

He is continuously thriving because of his various skills like long-range passing, switch hits, link-up plays, and intersecting runs along with his exclusive work rate. Trent is getting better and better with his work with top-notch quality and Gary Neville has even commented on Trent saying, "He is David Beckham and Kevin de Bryne at right back." He is an extremely precious asset to the team with his non-stop contribution to it.

That completes our list of the best full-back in football in 2022. For more lists and stats, follow Sportz Point.

The duck - dismissal without scoring a single run, is a humiliation that haunts all cricketers, but it’s become an almost expected feature for the names that appear here. Some were genuine bowling greats, with match-winning spells and legendary careers with the ball. But when it came to contributing runs, they routinely exited without troubling the scorers.

In this article, we will take a look at most ducks by an Indian in Tests.

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Most Ducks by an Indian in Tests

1. Ishant Sharma | 34

Ishant Sharma tops our list by securing 34 ducks with no runs, and his name appears among the Indian players who have scored the most ducks in Test cricket. Ishant Sharma was known for his lion-hearted spells and his remarkable longevity as a fast bowler. With the bat, however, his long limbs and hesitant stroke play made for awkward viewing.

Ishant's tally of 34 ducks in just 142 innings shows just how frequently he was dismissed for zero. In the 102 matches that Sharma has played for India, he has managed to score a total of just 751 runs at an average close to 7.5.

2. Zaheer Khan | 29

Zaheer Khan was one of India’s most dependable fast bowlers in the 2000s and early 2010s, especially overseas. A left-arm swing bowler capable of troubling the best batsmen, his contributions with the ball were immense.

During his career that lasted from 2000 to 2014, Zaheer Khan, however played a total of 1231 runs at an average of 11.95 and was dismissed on 29 occasions without scoring any runs.

3. Jasprit Bumrah | 28

Jasprit Bumrah might be the spearhead of India’s bowling attack, but his form with the bat is not so well. In the previous ENG vs IND Test series, Bumrah recorded his sixth duck in seven innings. Since the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne in December 2024, Bumrah’s scores read: 0, 0, 22, 0, 0, 0, 0.

Bumrah played a total of 341 runs at an average of 6.55 and was dismissed on 28 occasions without scoring any runs.

4. Bhagwath Chandrasekhar | 23

Bhagwath Chandrasekhar was ranked as the worst batsman in the history of Test cricket. He registered 23 ducks from 80 innings, averaging one duck every four innings.

But if one were to form a eleven of No 11s who have played Test cricket, Chandrasekhar would be the No 11 in this team as well. Chandra played 58 Tests and took 242 wickets, an outstanding match-winning bowler for India. But in these 58 Tests he scored only 167 runs. That meant he took more wickets than he scored runs. His Test batting average was 4.07.

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Bishan Singh Bedi | 20

Bishen Singh Bedi is 5th on the list with 20 ducks during his illustrous test career that saw many twists and turns. Not known much as a batsman, he was a tailender who didn’t know much about batting. But however he ranks as one of India’s best spinners who bowled with a big heart and known for his deceiving flighted balls.

During his career that lasted from 1964 to 1979, Bedi played a total of only 167 runs at an average of 4.07 and was dismissed on 20 occasions without scoring any runs.

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has returned to the nets for the first time since undergoing surgery on his lower right abdomen. Asia Cup 2025 is going to start from 9th September. All the teams have started their preparations. This time the tournament will be played in T20 format. In such a situation, it is very important for Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav to be fit. The Indian skipper is now working hard to be fully fit in time for the tournament, which will also act as a key preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

If he recovers in time, SKY will not only lead the side but also have a chance to break multiple T20I records in Asia Cup 2025. Let's have a look.

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Records Suryakumar Yadav can break in Asia Cup 2025

3,000 T20I Runs with 160+ Strike Rate

The 34-year-old is on the verge of becoming the first player in T20I history to score 3,000 runs while maintaining a strike rate above 160. He is currently 402 runs short of the milestone. No batter in history has got to 3,000 T20I runs with a strike rate above 150.

Most Centuries in T20Is

Surya also needs one more century to equal the joint record of five T20I hundreds held by Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell. Batting in the top order will give him a golden opportunity to at least equal, if not surpass, their record. Given his IPL 2025 form, breaking it outright isn’t out of the question.

Players with 150 T20I Sixes

Sky just needs four more sixes to join the elite club of players with 150 T20I sixes, with 146 sixes to his name. Only Rohit (205), Martin Guptill (173), Muhammad Waseem (168), and Jos Buttler (160) have cleared the rope more often. This one could be ticked off within a match or two.

Surya is focused on recovery and fitness

To speed up his recovery, Suryakumar withdrew from the Duleep Trophy 2025 and has been concentrating on strength-building, mobility work, and match fitness at the NCA. His training is aimed at ensuring he can handle the demands of back-to-back matches in the Asia Cup.

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Surya's performance in IPL 2025

Surya was last seen playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. He batted brilliantly this season and won the Most Valuable Player award by scoring 717 runs for Mumbai Indians.

Rohit Sharma retired from the T20 format after the T20 World Cup 2024. After this, Surya is captaining the Indian T20I team. Surya has shown excellent captaincy. He has won 17 matches for India in 22 matches. 

The Indian team will start its campaign in Asia Cup 2025 from September 10, where it will face UAE. Apart from this, the big match between India and Pakistan will be played on September 14.

The tennis Grand Slam US Open is scheduled to begin on August 24. This is the last Grand Slam of the year. This tournament has created history even before it began. The United States Tennis Association has announced the prize money for the US Open 2025. Its prize money is more than any tournament in tennis history. 

The total prize money of this tournament to be held in New York is 90 million dollars i.e. approximately 788 crore rupees. The United States Tennis Association has once again decided to give away the biggest prize in tennis history.

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Prize money increases 20%

The total prize money of last year's US Open was $75 million. It has been increased by 20%. This year the winner of men's and women's singles will get $5 million (about Rs 44 crore). This is 39% more than the $3.6 million given in 2024.

The winning team of IPL gets Rs 20 crore. This will be the biggest winning amount in the history of the game. Along with this, the players reaching the finals, semi-finals, quarter-finals and round of 16 will also get more money.

The semi-finalists will receive $1.26 million (26% more), the quarter-finalists will receive $660,000 (25% more), and the Round of 16 will receive $400,000 (23% more). This change has been made so that even the players who lose in the initial rounds can get some advantage.

Prize money also been increased in doubles Games

The prize money has also been increased in men's and women's doubles. This step has been taken to encourage players participating in doubles. The prize money for doubles has been increased by 23% to $4.78 million, which was $3.89 million in 2024.

The United States Tennis Association says that it always tries to provide better facilities to the players. That is why the prize money has been increased.

Also Read: US Open 2025 Schedule, Fixture and Streaming Details

US Open 2025 Prize Money: Complete Details

Men's and Women's Singles

• Champion: $5,000,000
• Runner-up: $2,500,000
• Semifinalist: $1,260,000
• Quarterfinalist: $660,000
• Round of 16: $400,000
• Round of 32: $237,000
• Round of 64: $154,000
• Round of 128: $110,000

Men's and Women's Doubles

• Champion: $1,000,000
• Runner-up: $500,000
• Semifinalist: $250,000
• Quarterfinalist: $125,000
• Round of 16: $75,000
• Round of 32: $45,000
• Round of 64: $30,000

Mixed Doubles

• Champion: $1,000,000
• Runner-up: $400,000
• Semifinalist: $200,000
• Quarterfinalist: $100,000
• Round of 16: $20,000

Men's and Women's Singles Qualifying

• Round of 32: $57,200
• Round of 64: $41,800
• Round of 128: $27,500

Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog of the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC Community Shield 2025 match. 

This is Barnali Debnath, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC season opener at Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom.

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace will take on Liverpool FC, the Premier League champions, in the season opener. Every penny generated from the match will go to all the 124 clubs that participated in the FA Cup 2024/25 from round one.

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Crystal Palace have already played six pre-season games and won three of them. They lost twice and drew once in those six games.

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Meantime, Liverpool have played five games in the pre-season and won three of them while losing and drawing once. So, as we get ready for the match, relax and enjoy the match.

Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of a comeback to India’s Test and T20I squads after dominating in ODIs and IPL 2025. Selectors now see Iyer as an all-format solution for India’s middle order, especially ahead of the Asia Cup and West Indies Test series. His comeback is expected to bring stability and experience, especially on spin-friendly tracks where India has struggled lately. 

Iyer has been out of favour in Tests since a back issue and poor form saw him lose his berth during the home series against England last year. The decision-makers, however, feel Iyer has done all the right things since losing his contract after expressing a reluctance to play domestic cricket. 

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Let's have a look at Shreyas Iyer's best knocks in Tests.

Shreyas Iyer's best knocks in Tests

105 vs New Zealand (2021)

It was one of Shreyas Iyer's best knocks in Tests against New Zealand in the first test match in Kanpur. Iyer played a phenomenal knock of 105 runs off 171 balls, including 13 fours and two sixes. This knock was memorable for Iyer as it was his debut hundred in the test match against New Zealand.

92 vs Sri Lanka (2022)

Iyer played a gem of a knock in the pink-ball Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium against Sri Lanka in 2022. India were 86/4 after electing to bat. Iyer shone with a blistering 92 off 98 deliveries, whipping 10 fours and four maximums.

He played with the tail-enders and was the last man to be dismissed (252/10). India eventually won by 238 runs.

87 vs Bangladesh (2022)

Bowling first, India folded Bangladesh on 227. India, however, had a shaky start and were down to 94/4. Iyer then joined hands with a ferocious-looking Rishabh Pant and the duo plundered 159 runs for the fifth wicket. The pair played a part as India snatched an 87-run lead (314/10).

Iyer smacked 87 off 105 deliveries (4s: 10, 6s: 2), lifting India from the trenches.

86 vs Bangladesh (2022)

India stumbled in the first Test too (112/4 in 31.4 overs). They needed to keep the Tigers at bay. Iyer and Cheteshwar Pujara delivered the needful, stitching a 149-run partnership before the latter departed (261/5).

Iyer got out the next day after a well-struck 86 off 192 deliveries. India ended up scoring 404 in the first innings and eventually won by 188 runs.

67 vs Sri Lanka (2022)

Rishabh Pant put the Sri Lankan attack to the sword with a record-breaking half-century while Shreyas Iyer yet again conjured up a measured fifty to let India grab complete control of the second Test over Sri Lanka.

Pant’s 31-ball 50 and Iyer’s 67 after useful contributions from top-order batters meant that India set Sri Lanka a mammoth 447-run target after declaring their second innings at 303 for nine. 

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65 vs New Zealand (2021)

It was another mature knock from Iyer while playing only his second innings in the purest format. India (41/3) were in a spot of bother when the debutant arrived. Despite running out of partners, Iyer managed to carve a 125-ball 65. He ended up top-scoring for the hosts.

He was noted for fetching pivotal stands with Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha, helping India reach 167/7.