Cricket
After their exit from the T20 World Cup 2026, the West Indies cricket team expected to return home quickly. But an unexpected travel issue left the players stuck in India
Flights across several Middle East routes were cancelled after rising tensions in the region forced many countries to close key airspace corridors. This disrupted normal international travel
Because most return routes passed through Gulf airports like Dubai, the West Indies squad could not fly home and had to remain in India after the tournament
Head coach Darren Sammy and several players expressed frustration about the uncertainty, as the team waited for updates on when they could finally leave India
With flights cancelled and routes blocked, the ICC worked with officials and airlines to arrange alternative travel plans for the stranded teams
Finally, a special charter flight was planned to take the West Indies players back home safely after days of waiting in India