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West Indies’ return from India delayed due to Gulf airspace restrictions

The West Indies Cricket Team (Country: West Indies - Headquarters: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda; Antigua and Barbuda Capital: St. John's) has suffered unexpected travel delays following the conclusion of its tour to India due to current airspace restrictions in parts of the Gulf region.

TAS News Service

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

MUMBAI : Aviation authorities confirmed that many international flights remain suspended due to rising geopolitical tensions, directly impacting long-haul flights between South Asia and the Caribbean. Team management said other travel arrangements were being made to ensure the team’s safe return home.

The disruption comes at a difficult time for players playing in domestic leagues and having to take a break to recover from hectic tournament activities. Officials stressed that passenger safety remains a top priority as fans and cricket boards monitor developments in regional airspace policy.

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