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T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe, West Indies Stuck in India because of Travel Chaos
- On March 2, 2026, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed the senior men’s team remains safe and well in Delhi after their final match on Sunday, with return plans delayed due to transit disruptions via Dubai.
- Missile exchanges between the United States, Israel and Iran prompted regional airspace closures that forced airlines to suspend or reroute services across West Asia.
- Booked on Emirates, the squad had flights from Delhi to Dubai and Harare for early Monday, while the International Cricket Council activated contingency measures exploring routes through Europe, South Asia, or South-East Asia.
- Multiple carriers and transit hubs—particularly Dubai—were affected, and Dubai Airport suspended operations, leaving the squad with no clear route home while they remain in India.
- Cricket's global governing body has stepped in to coordinate with airlines operating via Middle East airspace, while Zimbabwe Cricket says it remains closely engaged with officials and will provide further updates.
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T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe, West Indies stuck in India because of travel chaos
The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket squads and support staff at the T20 World Cup have been stranded in India, unable to leave because of airspace closures and travel chaos caused by the war in the Middle East.
Airspace Conflict Strands Cricket Teams in India | Sports-Games
The West Indies cricket team's return from the T20 World Cup in India is delayed due to international airspace restrictions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Flight disruptions in the Gulf have impacted travel, affecting other teams like Zimbabwe, which also remains in India seeking alternative arrangements.
West Indies, Zimbabwe unable to return from India after T20 World Cup exit due to Middle East airspace closures
Neither team could travel home as thousands of flights were cancelled in countries across the Gulf, disrupting some of the world’s busiest transit hubs, as conflict escalated between Iran and the U.S. and Israel.
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