West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein took to social media to specific frustration over the staff’s delayed return from India after their exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup, even jokingly asking soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to “rescue” him. Worldwide journey has been disrupted since tensions escalated following the battle involving the USA, Israel and Iran, resulting in flight cancellations and heightened alerts at a number of airports in West Asia.After their T20 World Cup marketing campaign ended within the subcontinent, the West Indies gamers and help workers have confronted difficulties travelling again dwelling due to cancelled flights linked to the scenario in West Asia. The event got here regardless of Cricket West Indies (CWI) stating on Thursday that it was working to rearrange a constitution flight for the squad that would take them dwelling inside 24 hours.“At this level, I am higher off asking Cristiano Ronaldo to ship the jet and are available rescue me, sure?” Hosein stated on X.

The Caribbean facet has been in Kolkata since their event ended with a five-wicket defeat to India at Eden Gardens final Sunday. Earlier on Thursday, West Indies head coach Darren Sammy additionally sought readability from the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) relating to the staff’s journey plans.Quickly after, CWI issued an announcement confirming that efforts had been underway to rearrange the staff’s return.“Throughout a high-level name earlier right now involving CWI, ICC officers, a consultant of staff administration, and a consultant of the gamers, it was confirmed {that a} constitution flight is at the moment being organized for the staff’s departure from India, with the anticipated departure scheduled throughout the subsequent 24 hours,” the CWI stated in an announcement. The departure time stays topic to last air site visitors approvals. The staff stays protected and properly as preparations proceed to be finalized,” the governing physique added.“CWI has remained in fixed dialogue with the gamers, staff administration, and the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) since their final match towards India. Whereas the scenario stays complicated and fluid attributable to worldwide airspace restrictions arising from safety considerations within the Gulf area, CWI assures the general public that each precaution is being taken to make sure the protected return of the staff to the Caribbean,” stated CWI.There’s additionally a risk that a number of gamers could not journey again instantly and will keep in India to hitch their respective franchises for the upcoming Indian Premier League.