T20 World Cup Teams Stranded in India Due to Middle East Travel Chaos. City, Country — March 3, 2026 The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams, along with their support staff, have been left stranded in India due to ongoing travel disruptions in the Middle East. Both teams, who exited the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following the Super Eights stage, were scheduled to depart from India via the United Arab Emirates.
The situation escalated following Iran’s response to attacks by the United States and Israel across the Gulf region, which resulted in widespread cancellations of flights in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The ICC has its headquarters in Dubai, where the airport has sustained damage and explosions have been reported in recent days. Zimbabwe Cricket reported that their team is “safe and well in India, “with their return home plans affected by the evolving situation.
Cricket West Indies is actively working with the ICC, governmental authorities, and airline partners to secure the earliest possible safe travel arrangements.
The cricket world governing body has activated comprehensive contingency plans to safeguard all parties associated with the tournament.
Meanwhile, defending champions India, England, South Africa, and New Zealand, as well as co — hosts Sri Lanka, remain in India for the upcoming semifinals.
The disruptions have had a ripple effect, with no immediate plans for the stranded teams to return home. Further details are expected as the situation in the Middle East continues to develop.
