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Windies Stranded in Kolkata: Airspace Restrictions Delay Return; 4 SA Players Head to NZ

West Indies Stranded in Kolkata

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News18•06-03-2026, 21:40

Windies Stranded in Kolkata: Airspace Restrictions Delay Return; 4 SA Players Head to NZ

•West Indies team stuck in Kolkata for 5 days post T20 World Cup due to airspace restrictions from US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
•Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirms charter flight arranged for team's return, expected within 24 hours, pending final air traffic approvals.
•Head coach Daren Sammy initially expressed frustration, later relieved after receiving travel updates.
•Four South African players are likely to depart for New Zealand tonight for an upcoming T20I series.
•Some West Indies players (Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd) will stay for IPL.

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