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Manan Mehta
I am a passionate sports writer with over 215 articles published at FirstSportz, including an "Article of the Month" recognition for exceptional readership. My expertise combines storytelling and data analysis, enhanced by a Cricket Analytics Certification from Mad Over Sports.
I have enhanced my communication skills through a three-year Toastmasters International course. Currently pursuing my Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Finance at Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce Pune, Maharashtra, India. I aspire to contribute to sports content platforms, bringing engaging, audience-focused cricket content to life.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan 🏆 Final Review: India 🇮🇳 Vs New Zealand 🇳🇿, Dubai 🏟️
🇮🇳 254-6(49) Beat 🇳🇿 251-7(50) By 4 Wickets!
Semi Final 2 Review: New Zealand 🇳🇿 Vs South Africa 🇿🇦, Lahore
🇳🇿 362-6(50) Beat 🇿🇦 312-9(50) By 50 Runs!
Semi Final 1 Review: India 🇮🇳 Vs Australia 🇦🇺, Dubai
🇮🇳 267-6 (48.1) Beat 🇦🇺 264 (49.3) By 4 Wickets!
Match 12 Review: India 🇮🇳 Vs NewZealand 🇳🇿, Dubai
🇮🇳 249-9 (50) Beat 🇳🇿 205 (45.3) By 44 Runs!
Match 9 Review: Pakistan 🇵🇰 Vs Bangladesh 🇧🇩, Rawalpindi
Match Abandoned Due to Rain (No Toss)
Match 8 Review: Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Vs England 🏴, Lahore
🇦🇫 325-7 (50) Beat 🏴 317 (49.5) By 8 Runs!
Match 7 Review: Australia 🇦🇺 Vs SouthAfrica 🇿🇦, Rawalpind
Match Abandoned Due to Rain (No Toss)
Match 6 Review: Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Vs NewZealand 🇳🇿, Rawalpindi
🇳🇿 240-5 (46.1) Beat 🇧🇩 236-9 (50) By 5 Wickets!
Match 5 Review: Pakistan 🇵🇰 Vs India 🇮🇳, Dubai
🇮🇳 244-4 (42.3) Beat 🇵🇰 241 (49.4) By 6 Wickets!
Match 4 Review: Australia 🇦🇺 Vs England 🏴, Lahore
🇦🇺 356-5 (47.3) Beat 🏴 351-8 (50) By 5 Wickets!
Match 3 Review: Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Vs SouthAfrica 🇿🇦, Karachi
🇿🇦 315-6 (50) Beat 🇦🇫 208 (43.3) By 107 Runs!
Match 2 Review: Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Vs India 🇮🇳, Dubai
🇮🇳231-4 (46.3) Beat 🇧🇩 228 (49.4) By 6 Wickets!
Match 1 Review: Pakistan 🇵🇰 Vs NewZealand 🇳🇿, Karachi
ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan 🏆
The Stage is Set. All Roads Lead to the National Stadium in Karachi🏟️. Pakistan are Ready to Host their first ICC Event in 29 Years🥳.
Let's look at the 5 things to look forward to in this historical gathering of the cricketing world!😃
Let's look at the 5 things to look forward to in this historical gathering of the cricketing world!😃
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Who is Mirra Andreeva’s Boyfriend? Know all about her relationship status
Tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva has been the new star in the women’s game. She has already won 6 ITF titles so far on the tour since turning pro in 2022. She has a remarkable win rate of 83% on the tour and has reached the highest WTA ranking of 46.
The Russian was born on 29 April 2007 in Krasnoyarsk. She has been raised by her mother Raisa Andreeva and her father has been absent since childhood. Mirra Andreeva also has three sisters named Ksenia, Mayya and Erika. Erika Andreeva herself is a...
The Russian was born on 29 April 2007 in Krasnoyarsk. She has been raised by her mother Raisa Andreeva and her father has been absent since childhood. Mirra Andreeva also has three sisters named Ksenia, Mayya and Erika. Erika Andreeva herself is a...
Carlos Alcaraz thanks Novak Djokovic for the Rafael Nadal compliment following their electrict clash in the Cincinnati Masters finals
The fans in Mason, Ohio, at the Cincinnati Masters were treated to high-quality tennis all week. The icing on the cake was the men’s singles final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. A 3-hour, 49-minute final in the grandest fashion was on display.
Djokovic pipped the young Spaniard after being a set and 4-2 down. Alcaraz did save five championship points but eventually fell short. What also stole the show was the way both players complimented each other.
Novak Djokovic, after thank...
Djokovic pipped the young Spaniard after being a set and 4-2 down. Alcaraz did save five championship points but eventually fell short. What also stole the show was the way both players complimented each other.
Novak Djokovic, after thank...
WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz arguably wins the point of the tournament as he defends match point against Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Masters finals
It would have been greedy to ask for anything better than this for a Masters 1000 final. The two best players in the world were on show and both displayed tennis at its very best in Mason Ohio at the Cincinnati Masters.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 2 Novak Djokovic are 16 years apart, with the former being 20 and the latter being 36. There was a plethora of great points, but one in particular in the final set stole the show.
It couldn’t have come at a better time. The young Spaniard...
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 2 Novak Djokovic are 16 years apart, with the former being 20 and the latter being 36. There was a plethora of great points, but one in particular in the final set stole the show.
It couldn’t have come at a better time. The young Spaniard...
WATCH: Novak Djokovic's victory smash hits Andy Murray leaving him angry in a hilarious video edit by the Cincinnati Open
There is just one match left in the ongoing Cincinnati Masters for both the ATP and WTA Tours. Most players have left Mason, Ohio, to prepare for the upcoming US Open. Just as the attention of tennis fans is shifting to the courts in New York.
The Cincinnati Masters social media team has come up with a video edit that makes sure that the interest of the fans stays in the Cincinnati mood for a few more days. It features current finalist Novak Djokovic and one of his biggest rivals, Andy Murra...
The Cincinnati Masters social media team has come up with a video edit that makes sure that the interest of the fans stays in the Cincinnati mood for a few more days. It features current finalist Novak Djokovic and one of his biggest rivals, Andy Murra...
Tennis in the Land 2023: Venus Williams vs Mirra Andreeva Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction and Preview
Cleveland is going to experience the biggest generational tennis battle of the year. A 27-year gap between the players is certainly not something one can see every day.
43-year-old legend Venus Williams will take on 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva. On one end of the court, fans will have a player trying to prolong her career and on the other end, a career is just in the making. The perfect match-up of youth versus experience.
Mirra Andreeva made her debut on the WTA main tour this year. She qu...
43-year-old legend Venus Williams will take on 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva. On one end of the court, fans will have a player trying to prolong her career and on the other end, a career is just in the making. The perfect match-up of youth versus experience.
Mirra Andreeva made her debut on the WTA main tour this year. She qu...
Coco Gauff credits the Williams sisters and LeBron James for inspiring her as she reaches her maiden WTA-1000 final
The win over Iga Swiatek in Mason Ohio at the Cincinnati Masters saw Coco Gauff making it to her first-ever WTA 1000 final. It was also the first time she beat World No. 1 Swiatek in eight attempts. She beat the Polish ace in three sets as the final scoreline read 7-6 3-6 6-4.
It wasn’t easy to get through for the young American, but now the victory sees her face Karolina Muchova in the finals. She would love to win the encounter and win her second title in just the last three events she has...
It wasn’t easy to get through for the young American, but now the victory sees her face Karolina Muchova in the finals. She would love to win the encounter and win her second title in just the last three events she has...
Gael Monfils compares his H2H record against Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic commenting on what makes Nole unbeatable for him
The one thing that has haunted Gael Monfils for years is his head-to-head against Novak Djokovic. The very fact that he hasn’t tasted success even once in his 19 attempts is queer and funny. He has just not been able to crack the code, and with this 19th straight loss, he becomes part of an unfortunate record of being the only player to have a 0-19 record against any other player.
In an interview with L’Equipe the Frenchman talked about his rivalry with the Serb and also mentioned Rafael Nada...
In an interview with L’Equipe the Frenchman talked about his rivalry with the Serb and also mentioned Rafael Nada...
Martina Navratilova thrashes Donald Trump's advisor Stephen Miller calling him a 'FASCIST' over his remarks in favor of the former US President
Former professional tennis player Martina Navratilova once again slammed an American politically linked individual. Her target this time is Stephen Miller. For the uninitiated, he is the advisor of former President Donald Trump. Navratilova hasn’t been very impressed with what Miller has to say and has attacked him heavily on X (formerly known as Twitter).
A viral tweet in which Miller is heard speaking about the party’s attempt to have a more Trumpist population and to have a shot at another...
A viral tweet in which Miller is heard speaking about the party’s attempt to have a more Trumpist population and to have a shot at another...
Stan Wawrinka reveals the reasons behind his 'inconsolable tears' after Umag final, explains why winning 1 more title before he retires is important for him
Not many would have thought a few years ago that Stan Wawrinka would still be competing at the highest level. He was plagued with injury. The former World No. 3, however, has tried his level best to come back.
Wawrinka has played some good tennis since he returned, but the only thing he still hasn’t been able to win is that all-important trophy. Recently, he made it to the final of Umag. However, the Swiss fell short, and it was a tough pill to swallow.
It’s been six years since Wawrinka...
Wawrinka has played some good tennis since he returned, but the only thing he still hasn’t been able to win is that all-important trophy. Recently, he made it to the final of Umag. However, the Swiss fell short, and it was a tough pill to swallow.
It’s been six years since Wawrinka...
Alexander Zverev LASHES out at the Cincinnati Masters umpire in a furious rant that forces the supervisor to interfere in the matter
German ace Alexander Zverev wasn’t particularly happy in his Round of 32 clash against Yoshihito Nishioka at the Cincinnati Open. He was seen ranting a lot and was involved in a long conversation with the umpire. However, he wasn’t upset with his opponent or the umpire.
His basic complaint was towards the tournament in general. Nowadays a lot of the tournaments are coming under scrutiny for their unhelpful scheduling for the players. The result of that was what disturbed and perturbed Zverev....
His basic complaint was towards the tournament in general. Nowadays a lot of the tournaments are coming under scrutiny for their unhelpful scheduling for the players. The result of that was what disturbed and perturbed Zverev....
Cincinnati Open 2023: Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction, and Preview
The US crowd has been sitting in great anticipation for the last one and a half years. However, the wait is now over as Novak Djokovic finally returns as the restrictions on the COVID vaccines have been lifted.
Djokovic will come up against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his Round of 32 contest at the Cincinnati Masters. The last time he competed in a singles match in the States was in 2021 when he faced Daniil Medvedev in the final of the US Open.
Davidovich Fokina will know that the crow...
Djokovic will come up against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his Round of 32 contest at the Cincinnati Masters. The last time he competed in a singles match in the States was in 2021 when he faced Daniil Medvedev in the final of the US Open.
Davidovich Fokina will know that the crow...
WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz flipped a 'middle finger' to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on live TV hours before getting humiliated by Tommy Paul in Toronto
Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz in the last 12 months has made it to most headlines for his excellent display of court play. However, in recent days he is in the news for a lot of the off-court drama. A lot of that has happened at the recently concluded Toronto Masters.
Alcaraz, out of frustration, threw his racket after losing to Tommy Paul. It was something not many expected from World No. 1. However, that was not it. He was also seen coming up with some more interesting stuff for the camera....
Alcaraz, out of frustration, threw his racket after losing to Tommy Paul. It was something not many expected from World No. 1. However, that was not it. He was also seen coming up with some more interesting stuff for the camera....
WATCH: "Stop crying and play!" - Barbora Krejcikova gets ROASTED on social media for complaining about extreme 'windy' conditions in Cincinnati against Victoria Azarenka
The North American hard courts bring in extremely tricky conditions for the players. Canada, Cincinnati, and the US Open are known for being struck by wind, which makes it trickier than ever for the players.
Players continue to complain, but the umpire can’t help at all. A similar instance took place in Cincinnati recently when in a match between Barbora Krejcikova and Victoria Azarenka. The windy conditions were coming in the way of Krejcikova as she wasn’t able to hit shots freely.
The...
Players continue to complain, but the umpire can’t help at all. A similar instance took place in Cincinnati recently when in a match between Barbora Krejcikova and Victoria Azarenka. The windy conditions were coming in the way of Krejcikova as she wasn’t able to hit shots freely.
The...
Andy Roddick makes a claim of winning 17 Wimbledon titles to slam cocky viewers and critics of pro players
A recent survey of amateurs vs professionals in tennis has got Andy Roddick completely shocked. In a chat with Tennis Channel a funny statistic came up which made both Andy Roddick and Andrea Petkovic laugh and ponder about the solidity of the numbers presented.
The survey focused on whether amateurs could win against professionals in a game. The results showed that a majority, 71%, believed that they could achieve this feat. Notably, a striking 82% of participants aged 18 to 24 were confide...
The survey focused on whether amateurs could win against professionals in a game. The results showed that a majority, 71%, believed that they could achieve this feat. Notably, a striking 82% of participants aged 18 to 24 were confide...
Elena Rybakina BRUTALLY bashes 'unprofessional' WTA for poor scheduling following her 3 AM finish against Daria Kasatkina in Montreal
Kazakh tennis star Elena Rybakina bowed out of the Montreal Masters following her loss against Liudmila Samsonova in three sets 1-6, 6-1, 6-2. However, it wasn’t a quiet exit from Rybakina as she called out the tournament directors and, most importantly, WTA for their poor scheduling.
Rybakina feels her loss in the semi-final to Samsonova had a lot to do with her late exertion-filled quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina. The tight scoreline read 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, and it was a draining contest....
Rybakina feels her loss in the semi-final to Samsonova had a lot to do with her late exertion-filled quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina. The tight scoreline read 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, and it was a draining contest....
Martina Navratilova blasts Texas governor Greg Abbott over shutting down school libraries
Houston is at the heart of all headlines now with the recent change in education systems at the venue. With Governor Gregg Abbott administrating new rules of not allowing the existence of libraries, the book rooms are now being turned into multipurpose computer rooms and are getting taken over by high technology. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova expressed her dissatisfaction with the entire concept on social media.
Like many others around the world, Navratilova expressed her views on the ent...
Like many others around the world, Navratilova expressed her views on the ent...
Jessica Pegula matches Venus and Serena Williams in a rare feat following her victory over Iga Swiatek at the Canadian Open
As the semi-finals phase in Montreal, it’s interesting to take a look at the statistics that have come up post Jessica Pegula‘s win over World No. 1 Iga Swiatek. Pegula with her win over the World No. 1 becomes only the first player since 2014 to do so in Montreal.
The last time, in 2014, it was Venus Williams who had defeated her sister Serena in the semi-finals. It is a big feat for the American to have defeated the dominant number one of her times. She also reaches her third WTA 1000 fina...
The last time, in 2014, it was Venus Williams who had defeated her sister Serena in the semi-finals. It is a big feat for the American to have defeated the dominant number one of her times. She also reaches her third WTA 1000 fina...
Naomi Osaka and Caroline Wozniacki under more pressure over comeback as a 'mom' because of Elina Svitolina says Andrea Petkovic
Returning from maternity leave is not an easy task in sports. In tennis, it is even tougher as the physicality of the sport demands a lot out of one’s body. However, in recent times on the WTA Tour, players are embracing this challenge and are doing well post their comebacks.
The most recent example is Ukrainian Elina Svitolina who had her child with husband Gael Monfils and now is winning many matches. It didn’t start easy for her, but with more hours on the court in 2023, she has caught ho...
The most recent example is Ukrainian Elina Svitolina who had her child with husband Gael Monfils and now is winning many matches. It didn’t start easy for her, but with more hours on the court in 2023, she has caught ho...
"Did not even break the racket, not like a certain Serbian tennis player" - Fans divided over Carlos Alcaraz throwing his racket, Nick Kyrgios defends him for showing his 'human side'
The wonder boy in the tennis world for the last 18 months has been Carlos Alcaraz. With multiple Masters and two Grand Slam titles, he is proving why he is number 1 just at the age of 20. However, he is in the headlines for a very unlike Alcaraz thing. Getting frustrated and smashing rackets is not an Alcaraz routine.
At the Canadian Open, fans saw a very rare sight of him getting angry and throwing his equipment. He was playing Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals and the match wasn’t going the...
At the Canadian Open, fans saw a very rare sight of him getting angry and throwing his equipment. He was playing Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals and the match wasn’t going the...
"He's too experienced to fall to a kid with daddy issues" - Stefanos Tsitsipas' early exit from the Canadian Open after 'relieving' his dad from coaching incurs reaction of fans
Day 3 at the National Bank Open in Toronto saw a dream match-up between Gael Monfils and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Greek held the age advantage over the 36-year-old Frenchman, but Monfils was here to defy the odds. He not only beat Tsitsipas but also did it in fine fashion with a high degree of comfort, wrapping up the contest 6-4, 6-3, in a little more than an hour.
Both players battled it out in their Round of 32 match, and Tsitsipas was the clear favorite at the start of the contest. Especia...
Both players battled it out in their Round of 32 match, and Tsitsipas was the clear favorite at the start of the contest. Especia...
Holger Rune hopes he and Carlos Alcaraz emulate the rivalries of Big-3 and Borg-McEnroe for the 'benefit' of the sport
Tennis over the years has seen its own set of highly competitive rivalries. May it be Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe or Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi or the contemporary era featuring the triumvirate of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.
With the retirement of Federer and Nadal grappling with career-altering injuries, the mantle of tennis excellence now rests squarely upon Djokovic’s shoulders. As the lone fully fit member of the once-dominant “Big 3,” the Serb will pass the torch...
With the retirement of Federer and Nadal grappling with career-altering injuries, the mantle of tennis excellence now rests squarely upon Djokovic’s shoulders. As the lone fully fit member of the once-dominant “Big 3,” the Serb will pass the torch...
'Owner' Jessica Pegula lays down the target for the Bills and the Sabres while laying down her personal goal as well
American ace Jessica Pegula, unlike many of her competitors and rivals, isn’t only associated with her own sport. Jessica, a billionaire baby, is the daughter of Terry and Kim Pegula, who are owners of two professional franchise teams in both football and hockey.
They own the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League and the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League. For that very reason, Jessica is quite associated with Football and hockey, along with her own tennis.
Her associati...
They own the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League and the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League. For that very reason, Jessica is quite associated with Football and hockey, along with her own tennis.
Her associati...
National Bank Open 2023: Coco Gauff vs Katie Boulter Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction, and Preview
It is quite a first-round contest at the Canadian Open. A qualifier taking on a player who has just won an event last week can be exciting. Katie Boulter, the qualifier in Montreal, takes on Coco Gauff, who is the winner of the Citi Open in Washington last week.
Boulter would like to gain massive confidence by beating last week’s champion. On the other side, Gauff will have to defy the pressure of a possible upset. It will be interesting to see how both players go about their business in the...
Boulter would like to gain massive confidence by beating last week’s champion. On the other side, Gauff will have to defy the pressure of a possible upset. It will be interesting to see how both players go about their business in the...
Serena Williams' former coach compares Megan Rapinoe to Billie Jean King and Muhammad Ali following USA's defeat at the women's FIFA World Cup
The Fifa World Cup saw USA’s defeat, and that hasn’t been the best news for the team’s fans. However, soon the defeat was not the main topic as USA superstar Megan Rapinoe once again steals the headlines. Serena Williams‘ former coach, Rennae Stubbs, weighed in on the entire topic as she defended the soccer pro for standing strong on her off-court choices.
A fan on Twitter (Now rebranded as ‘X’) heaped praise for Rapinoe, as she called her one of the best to ever play. She also mentioned that...
A fan on Twitter (Now rebranded as ‘X’) heaped praise for Rapinoe, as she called her one of the best to ever play. She also mentioned that...
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