Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:32am on 06 Mar 2026,Friday Sports
The International Cricket Council (ICC) arranged a private charter flight for the West Indies cricket team after head coach Daren Sammy publicly appealed for help when the squad was stranded in Kolkata for several days. The team had been unable to travel home following their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after losing to India national cricket team. Flight disruptions caused by Middle East airspace restrictions linked to military tensions forced delays. After Sammy voiced frustration on social media demanding updates, the ICC intervened and organised a charter flight to ensure the players and staff could safely return home. (PC: X)
