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ICC Arranges Charter for West Indies as Airspace Restrictions Disrupt T20 World Cup Exits

Zimbabwe have begun returning via Addis Ababa after US and Israeli strikes on Iran forced airlines to reroute.

Overview

  • Cricket West Indies said a charter is being organized with the ICC to fly the squad home, with departure timing subject to final air-traffic approvals.
  • Daren Sammy, who had posted "I just wanna go home" and pressed for updates after five days, later noted he had received an update.
  • Zimbabwe confirmed the first group left India and the rest were set to depart Friday, with players routed to Harare via Addis Ababa due to limited availability.
  • Several West Indies players are expected to remain in India to join IPL pre-season camps with their franchises in the coming days.
  • South Africa are still awaiting confirmed exit plans, with local officials indicating some players could depart separately for a New Zealand series.