'It’s been 5 days': Sammy hits panic button amid tensions in Middle East
The West Indies team is stranded in India after their T20 World Cup exit due to Middle East airspace restrictions caused by Israel–Iran tensions. Flights have been disrupted, delaying their return home. Frustrated coach Daren Sammy posted, “I just wanna go home” and “At least an update… It’s been 5 days.” Cricket West Indies says it’s working with the ICC to arrange safe travel.
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Stranded in India amid tensions in Middle East, West Indies cricket team finally gets update
The West Indies cricket team was stranded in India after their T20 World Cup 2026 exit due to flight disruptions caused by restricted Gulf airspace amid Israel-Iran tensions. Frustrated coach Daren Sammy earlier posted, “I just wanna go home” and “At least an update.” He later confirmed, “Got an update. that’s all wi wanted,” as Cricket West Indies works to arrange safe travel.
Read full article →Stranded in India amid tensions, Windies cricket team finally gets update
The West Indies cricket team was stranded in India after their T20 World Cup 2026 exit due to flight disruptions caused by restricted Gulf airspace amid Israel-Iran tensions. Frustrated coach Daren Sammy earlier posted, “I just wanna go home” and “At least an update.” He later confirmed, “Got an update. that’s all wi wanted,” as Cricket West Indies works to arrange safe travel.
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