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Stranded Cricketers Seek Home Amidst Global Tensions
7 Mar
Summary
- West Indies team delayed in India due to conflict-related travel disruptions.
- Players were supposed to depart on chartered flights arranged by ICC.
- England, South Africa, and West Indies teams face travel uncertainty.
The West Indies cricket team, led by Shai Hope, is still in India nearly a week after their elimination from the T20 World Cup. Coach Daren Sammy has voiced his ongoing frustration regarding the delay, stating on social media, "Day 6." Commercial air travel disruptions, reportedly caused by the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, have stranded the team.
Reports indicate that England, South Africa, and West Indies teams were scheduled to depart India over the weekend via chartered flights organized by the ICC. England's team was expected to fly directly to London. However, the departure of the West Indies and South African contingents has been uncertain due to these travel issues.
Both South Africa and West Indies teams are expected to travel together on a chartered flight, likely to Johannesburg, before the West Indies contingent continues to Antigua. Some South African players and management will proceed to New Zealand for an upcoming tour. The exact departure time for the remaining teams remained unconfirmed as of Saturday.
