CWI said in a statement that the confirmation followed a "high-level call” on Thursday involving CWI, ICC officials, team management representatives and player representatives.
“CWI has been in ongoing dialogue with the players, team management and the International Cricket Council (ICC) since the last match against India,” the statement said. “While the situation remains complex and fluid due to international airspace restrictions arising from security concerns in the Gulf region, CWI reassures the public that every precaution is being taken to ensure the team’s safe return to the Caribbean.”
He followed up with another post a little later, saying, "At least let me know if there’s an update. Today, tmw, next week. It’s been 5 days.”
West Indies are among the teams stranded in India due to the military conflict in West Asia, which has also led to the cancellation of other matches.
i just want to go home
— Darren Sammy (@darensammy88) March 5, 2026
With the usual airspace corridors closed due to the ongoing situation, ICC faced serious logistical challenges in arranging the team’s return flight.
Please at least give me an update. Today, next week. 5 days have passed
— Darren Sammy (@darensammy88) March 5, 2026
There is no official word on the travel plans of the rest of the squad.
“Zimbabwe Cricket confirms that the Zimbabwe senior men’s team participating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is returning home from India after the International Cricket Council secured alternative travel arrangements due to recent transport disruptions,” Zimbabwe Cricket said in a statement on Wednesday. “Due to flight availability and route changes, the squad will return to Harare in batches.
"Zimbabwe’s original travel route was via Dubai on an Emirates flight, but this had to be changed. Zimbabwe is now said to be traveling to Harare via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.”
*The article was updated after CWI issued its statement.
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