Airspace closed and flights cancelled! Know how West Indies players left India, CWI told the whole truth

New Delhi: Cricket West Indies said that the West Indies players and support staff members stranded in India after the ICC T20 World Cup have now returned home safely. He had to stay in India due to travel restrictions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The ongoing war between America, Israel and Iran had completely spoiled the travel plans due to which the West Indies and South Africa teams were stuck in Kolkata.

This happened because the airfields and airports in Dubai were closed. West Indies played its last match in the T20 World Cup on March 1 in Kolkata. ICC had announced on Thursday that the last group of players has also left. In a statement issued on Saturday, CWI confirmed that all the players and members of the team management who were part of the West Indies team in the tournament have completed their journey and reached their respective destinations.

Charter plane for players was canceled

CWI said, “The last group of players and support staff have now reached their respective destinations safely, having completed their journey in the last few days.” Nine West Indies players had left earlier this week while commercial flights were booked for the remaining 16 players. CWI expressed its gratitude to the International Cricket Board, Regional Cricket Boards and other relevant parties for facilitating and coordinating the return of players and staff.

He said, “We also thank the West Indies fans and the entire cricket world for their concern and well wishes.” CWI said, “The well-being and safety of our players and staff is of the utmost importance to us and we are grateful that this matter has now been resolved safely and satisfactorily.” The chaos of the trip was also criticized by some players. West Indies head coach Darren Sammy had expressed his displeasure at not receiving any information from the ICC.