Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 3 (ANI): The West Indies cricket group’s departure from India has been postponed on account of worldwide airspace restrictions arising from safety considerations within the Gulf Area, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed on Monday.
In an official assertion, CWI mentioned, ‘These restrictions are a direct results of the safety threats posed by army motion within the Gulf Area, which has impacted a number of worldwide flight routes and required airways to regulate scheduled providers for security causes.’
The board assured that the protection and well-being of the gamers, teaching workers, and officers stay the very best precedence.
‘CWI is working intently with the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC), related governmental authorities, and airline companions to safe the earliest doable secure journey preparations for the squad and assist workers,’ the assertion added.
At the moment, the West Indies group is accommodated safely in India, and the board mentioned it’s intently monitoring the scenario. Followers and stakeholders are being stored knowledgeable as confirmed journey plans are finalised.
The delay comes after the West Indies exited the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup following a five-wicket loss to India of their remaining Tremendous Eight match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Regardless of an unbeaten run within the league stage, the Caribbean aspect faltered within the Tremendous Eights, failing to succeed in the semi-finals.
Of their final outing, West Indies posted 195/4, with contributions from Roston Chase (40), Shai Hope (32), Shimron Hetmyer (27), and an unbeaten 76-run partnership between Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34*). India’s bowlers have been led by Jasprit Bumrah, who took 2/36. India chased down the full with key innings from Sanju Samson (97 not out off 50 balls), Suryakumar Yadav (18 off 16 balls), and Tilak Varma (27 off 15 balls) to safe a cushty five-wicket win.
The West Indies are two-time champions of the Males’s T20 World Cup, having gained the title in 2012 and 2016. (ANI)
