The message, posted shortly after West Indies’ elimination, reflected the reality of a disrupted return journey. Scheduled flights were delayed due to international airspace restrictions, leaving the team stuck in Kolkata for four days.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed in an official statement that the senior men’s team’s departure from India was postponed due to airspace restrictions linked to escalating tensions in the Gulf region. Airlines were forced to suspend, reroute, or delay flights along key international corridors affected by military action and security threats. CWI assured that all players, coaches, and officials were safe and accommodated while revised travel arrangements were being coordinated.
