Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:33am on 03 Mar 2026,Tuesday Sports
West Indies players and support staff remain stranded in Kolkata following their five-wicket Super 8 defeat to India at Eden Gardens on Sunday, as Middle East airspace disruptions halt their return home. Zimbabwe's squad faces identical problems in Delhi, having been eliminated earlier after losing to India. Both teams relied on Dubai as a key transit hub. Cricket West Indies confirmed it is working closely with the ICC to arrange safe travel, prioritising player safety. The ICC activated contingency plans acknowledging that players, match officials, broadcast teams and event staff depend heavily on Gulf hub airports. Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed its squad remains safe while administrators seek alternative travel arrangements to Harare. (PC: X)
