England flew house two days after the semi-finals, prompting criticism of the ICC from South Africa, West Indies
ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Semi Closing – South Africa v New Zealand – Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India – March 4, 2026 South Africa gamers line up through the nationwide anthems earlier than the match PHOTO: REUTERS
South Africa’s cricket workforce, stranded in India due to worldwide airspace closure, will start to fly house on Wednesday, with the total contingent departing within the subsequent 36 hours, the Worldwide Cricket Council stated.
They’re one among a number of, together with West Indies, caught due to battle within the Center East lengthy after their Twenty20 World Cup campaigns ended, whereas the ICC struggled to constitution flights to repatriate them.
England flew house two days after being crushed within the semi-finals, prompting criticism of the ICC from the South African and West Indian camps.
The ICC, in an announcement on Wednesday, stated the criticism was “incorrect” and supplied an replace on South Africa’s return.
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“On present preparations, the South Africa contingent will start departing for South Africa tonight, with all members anticipated to have departed inside the subsequent 36 hours,” it stated.
“The ICC rejects any suggestion that these selections have been pushed by something different than security, feasibility , and welfare.”
“All through this era, the ICC’s overriding precedence has been the protection and welfare of everybody affected,” it stated.
“We is not going to transfer folks till we’re glad that the journey answer in place is protected, and that dedication is not going to change.”
Cricket West Indies stated on Tuesday it had booked industrial flights to take house its contingent in three teams.
