Kypson upsets two-time champion De Minaur in Acapulco opener

IANS | February 24, 2026 12:41 PM

Acapulco, Feb 24 (IANS) American Patrick Kypson caused a major upset in the first round of the Mexican Open by eliminating sixth-seed and two-time champion Alex de Minaur 6-1, (4)6-7, 7-6(4). This victory marked his first tour-level win since Indian Wells in 2024.

T20 WC: Raza refuses to blame change in venue for big defeat; looking forward to must-win game v India

IANS | February 24, 2026 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) His side was hammered into submission by a rampaging West Indies side riding on a majestic 34-ball 85 by Shimron Hetmyer and a 35-ball 59 by Rovman Powell, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza refused to blame the change in venue and change in conditions for his team's massive 107-run defeat in their first Super 8 stage match in Mumbai on Monday.

T20 WC: Not overthinking, letting my bat do the talking, says Hetmyer after 34-ball 85

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:32 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) A decision not to overthink about his batting, that he used to do in the past, and a move to the No.3 spot in the batting order seem to have worked wonders for West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer as unleashed a massive blitzkrieg, raining boundaries in a 34-ball 85 in helping West Indies thrash Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a Super 8s clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Monday.