I just wanna go home: Daren Sammy pleads for exit as West Indies remain stranded in India
The Hindu
Daren Sammy expresses frustration as West Indies remain stranded in India following T20 World Cup exit and flight disruptions.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy on Thursday (March 5, 2026) voiced his frustration on social media as the Caribbean side remained stranded in the city for more than four days due to international airspace restrictions triggered by the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The West Indies, who were knocked out of the T20 World Cup after losing to India in the Super Eight stage on Sunday (March 1, 2026), have been unable to fly back home as flight operations through parts of the Gulf region remain disrupted.
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Expressing his frustration, Sammy posted on X: "I just wanna go home." Four hours later, the former West Indies captain followed it up with another post seeking clarity on their travel plans.
"At least an update, tell us something. Today tmw, next week. It's been 5 days," Sammy wrote.
With the situation still uncertain, several West Indies players are expected to remain in India as their respective IPL franchises are set to begin preparatory camps in the coming weeks.
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