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West Indies T20 World Cup Squad Back Home After India Travel Disruptions

A cancelled ICC charter linked to Gulf airspace closures led CWI to secure staggered commercial flights.

Overview

  • Cricket West Indies said all players and Team Management Unit members arrived safely as of March 15.
  • The ICC-arranged joint charter for West Indies and South Africa was scrapped after routing and refuelling issues tied to West Asia airspace closures.
  • The squad stayed in Kolkata for roughly nine days after completing fixtures while travel plans were reworked.
  • Nine players left earlier in the week, with the remaining 16 rebooked on commercial routes via alternate hubs.
  • CWI thanked the ICC, regional boards and partners for assistance, as figures including head coach Daren Sammy had criticized communication during the delay.