Cricket West Indies Releases Official Statement Following Team’s Return

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that its team has successfully returned home after participating in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The board released a detailed statement on Saturday, stating that all players and members of the Team Management Unit (TMU) have safely returned after taking different commercial flights.

It should be noted that the West Indian players were left stranded in India recently after the situation in the Middle East deteriorated due to war. The repeated disruption of flights across the Gulf region made traveling difficult, forcing the West Indian cricket board to arrange commercial flights for their players and management staff.

“Cricket West Indies wishes to advise that, as of today, Saturday, 14 March 2026, all players and members of the Team Management Unit (TMU) who were part of the West Indies Men’s squad at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India have returned home safely.” said the CWI statement.

“Following the previously outlined challenges relating to cancellations of chartered flights coordinated by the International Cricket Council (ICC), commercial travel was successfully secured for the members of the squad earlier this week. The final group of players and support staff completed their journeys over the past several days and have now safely arrived at their respective destinations.” added the CWI statement.

The board then thanked all the stakeholders, including the International Cricket Council (ICC), who got involved in the matter and made sincere efforts to resolve the issue at the earliest.

“Cricket West Indies extends its sincere appreciation to the ICC, regional cricket boards, and other stakeholders who assisted in facilitating the safe return of the team. We also thank West Indies fans and the wider cricketing community for their concern and well wishes.” said the CWI statement.

“The well-being and safety of our players and staff remain paramount, and we are grateful that the matter has now been brought to a safe and satisfactory conclusion.” added the statement.