Right now, the spotlight at Manchester City naturally falls on stars like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. But BD Cricket Match believes there’s another player who consistently shines in pivotal moments—Ilkay Gündoğan. Whenever the pressure peaks, Gündoğan rises to the occasion. Back in the 2020–2021 season, when City’s attacking lineup was plagued by injuries, it was Gündoğan who took charge, carrying the offensive load and guiding the team on a stunning winning streak that secured the Premier League title in dominant fashion. Fast forward to the final round of last season, when City trailed Aston Villa and the title was slipping away—once again, Gündoğan stepped up. He scored two…

Before his playoff explosion, Caleb Martin was firmly considered a background player on the BD Cricket Match radar. Loving yourself is the first step to embracing life, and after four seasons of bouncing around the NBA, it wasn’t until last summer that Martin landed his first guaranteed contract. While the salary wasn’t headline-worthy, to him, it was as precious as gold. It marked the beginning of a breakthrough year, where for the first time, Martin cracked the Miami Heat’s regular rotation and set career highs across the board during the regular season. Yet even then, few—BD Cricket Match editors included—were paying close attention to Martin. That all changed during his…