West Indies Cricket Team's Departure Delayed Due to Security Issues

The West Indies cricket team's departure from India has been delayed due to security concerns in the Gulf Region, affecting international air travel. Cricket West Indies is prioritizing the safety of its players and staff while coordinating with the ICC and airlines for safe travel arrangements. This delay follows their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after a loss to India. The team had a strong league stage but faltered in the Super Eights. Fans are being kept updated as the situation develops.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 3, 2026, 09:51 IST

Departure Postponed Amid Security Concerns

The West Indies cricket squad's departure from India has been delayed due to restrictions in international airspace linked to security issues in the Gulf Region, as confirmed by Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Monday.

CWI stated, "These restrictions stem from security threats associated with military actions in the Gulf Region, affecting numerous international flight paths and necessitating airlines to modify their schedules for safety reasons."

CWI Focuses on Safety and Travel Arrangements

The organization emphasized that the safety of players, coaching staff, and officials is their utmost priority.

"CWI is collaborating with the International Cricket Council (ICC), relevant government bodies, and airline partners to arrange the safest possible travel for the team and support staff," the statement continued.

Currently, the West Indies team is safely housed in India, and the board is vigilantly observing the situation. Fans and stakeholders will be updated as travel plans are confirmed.

T20 World Cup Exit Precedes Travel Delay

This travel delay follows the West Indies' exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after a five-wicket defeat to India in their final Super Eight match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Despite a strong performance in the league stage, the Caribbean team stumbled in the Super Eights, missing out on the semi-finals.

Match Recap: Final Super Eight Against India

In their last match, the West Indies scored 195/4, with notable contributions from Roston Chase (40), Shai Hope (32), Shimron Hetmyer (27), and a solid partnership of 76 runs between Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34*). India's bowling attack was spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, who recorded figures of 2/36.

India successfully chased the target, thanks to significant innings from Sanju Samson (97 not out off 50 balls), Suryakumar Yadav (18 off 16 balls), and Tilak Varma (27 off 15 balls), clinching a comfortable five-wicket victory.

The West Indies have previously won the Men's T20 World Cup twice, in 2012 and 2016.