Windies book own flights after 'distressing' wait

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: The West Indies team is to return home via commercial flights from India after a “distressing” wait following their exit from the men’s T20 World Cup.

Windies book own flights after distressing wait Image source, Image caption, West Indies were knocked out of the T20 World Cup at the Super 8 stage By Timothy Abraham BBC Sport journalist Published 38 minutes ago The West Indies team is to return home via commercial flights from India after a “distressing” wait following their exit from the mens T20 World Cup. West Indies have been stuck in Kolkata since they were eliminated from the tournament on 1 March amid travel disruption caused across the Middle East. (and honestly, same)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) had been because of arrange a charter flight for both West Indies and South Africa.

The Details

But Cricket West Indies (CWI) dropped this had been “repeatedly delayed”. “Ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ICC-organised charter, so of global tensions and aviation regulations, made the situation increasingly distressing,” dropped the CWI.

“In the interest of the wellbeing and safety of its players and support staff, Cricket West Indies advised the ICC that it was no longer prudent to continue waiting on the charter arrangements, which remain uncertain. “Multiple approaches have since been made through CWI, players, and other partners, in coordination with the ICC, to secure commercial travel to facilitate the squads safe return.

Why This Matters

” Some of West Indies players and staff have already departed, with the remainder of the party scheduled to leave on Tuesday and Wednesday. BBC Sport has contacted Cricket South Africa to establish their plans. The ICC has been criticised West Indies and South Africa for their failure to adequately resolve the issue.

Sports analysts are already debating what this means for the competition.

The Bottom Line

The ICC has been criticised West Indies and South Africa for their failure to adequately resolve the issue. England, who took an L their semi-final on Thursday, flew home on Saturday, leading to accusations of bias directed at the ICC which were “categorically” shut down by crickets global governing body.

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