Teams Stuck in India as Flights Shut Down

The West Indies and Zimbabwe squads, fresh from the Twenty‑20 World Cup in India, find themselves stranded because several Gulf airports have closed amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States, as well as Israel. Airlines were forced to cancel thousands of flights.

• West Indies: Eliminated after a five‑wicket loss to India, missing the semi‑finals.
• Zimbabwe: Failed to secure a win in any of their three Super Eights matches, exiting early.

Both teams had planned to depart via Dubai—a key international hub now blocked for travel. Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on social media that the squad is safe in India and will arrange an alternative route home. The Cricket West Indies organization is working with the International Cricket Council (ICC), headquartered in Dubai, to secure safe travel for its players and staff.

The ICC has activated emergency protocols for teams that were slated to transit through Dubai, prioritizing the safety and well‑being of all involved.