West Indies cricketers have finally returned home after being stranded in India for nine days due to the failure of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange chartered flights for their return. According to a statement released by Cricket West Indies (CWI), the team had been stuck in India since the end of the World Cup, awaiting a chartered flight to take them back home.
The CWI expressed its disappointment and frustration with the ICC’s inability to arrange the chartered flights, citing the ICC’s responsibility for making travel arrangements for players participating in ICC events. The team’s departure was further delayed due to the Middle East’s volatile situation and the closure of airspace routes. The CWI stated that the players were growing increasingly anxious as the chartered flight continued to experience delays.
In a statement, the CWI said that it had informed the ICC that it would no longer wait for the chartered flight and would instead arrange for the players to return home on commercial flights. Some players have already left India, while others are expected to depart on Monday and Tuesday. Shoaib Malik, a member of the Pakistan cricket team, has also withdrawn from the Hundred League action ahead of the One-Day International match.
The ICC has announced that West Indies players Jeon Seeral, Team Official Chetan Ratra, and Trivon Griffith have been suspended from participating in the T20 World Cup due to the delay in the team’s return. Pakistan Football Federation has paid the remaining dues of players and officials. Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya was fined for celebrating his win over New Zealand with his girlfriend Meha at the stadium.
The ceremonial trophy of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was unveiled at the National Stadium in Karachi. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Danai Maly has said that Iran will not be able to participate in the FIFA Football World Cup due to the current situation. Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed met with the national hockey team captain Imad Butt.
Members of the national hockey team, led by captain Imad Butt, met with Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Lok Sabha MP and former cricketer Kirti Azad has criticized the ICC for bringing the T20 World Cup trophy to the country. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh for violating the code of conduct.
Meanwhile, the Afghan Cricket Board has announced that the series will be rescheduled. Australian Home Minister Tony Burke has confirmed that two more members of the Iranian women’s football team will be granted asylum.
