Indian team stuck in Barbados because of hurricane threat

The Indian players are stuck in their respective hotel rooms in Barbados after air travel was canceled because of a hurricane threat

The victorious Indian cricket team’s return to home soil has been delayed significantly as a hurricane-like situation in Barbados has forced the authorities to shut down air travel, forcing the players to remain indoors in their hotels. After the T20 World Cup final concluded on Saturday, the team was expected to fly out on Sunday, however, even on Monday, there is no clarity over their return schedule.

As per a report in India Today, the Barbados airport had to be shut down, with all flights being cancelled due to hurricane Beryl’s expected arrival. The said hurricane is Category 4 (the second most severe) and hence no risk can be taken with regards to air travel. The travel plans, hence, can’t be finalized over the next 24 hours. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah was asked about a potential felicitation ceremony for the players in India. While he admitted that certain arrangements need to be made, but it will all happen once the team jets off from Barbados to India. For now, everyone remains stuck.

“Like you we are also stuck here. After the travel plans are clear, we will think about the felicitation,” Shah told PTI.