The exit of two teams from the T20 World Cup has been followed by unexpected travel disruption, with the West Indies and Zimbabwe squads stranded in India after international airspace closures triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The West Indies cricket team’s departure has been delayed due to flight suspensions across key Gulf transit hubs, including Dubai, amid heightened regional tensions. ADVERTISEMENT"Cricket West Indies (CWI) wishes to advise that the departure of the West Indies Senior Men's Team from India, following their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, has been delayed due to international airspace restrictions," the board said in a statement. The Zimbabwe national cricket team is also stranded in India due to the same airspace disruptions. Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on Monday that the squad remains in Delhi as fresh travel arrangements are being explored.

Source: The Telegraph March 03, 2026 06:31 UTC