Stranded South Africa, West Indies teams leave India following T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to confirm the safe departures of the final travelling parties of both South Africa and the West Indies following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Within the past 24 hours, South Africa’s remaining 29 members and the West Indies’ final 16 members have departed on flights to their respective homelands, bringing to a close a complex operation that has taken place under exceptionally challenging global travel conditions.

"Throughout this period, the ICC’s operations and logistics teams have worked continuously with governments, airlines, charter providers, airport authorities and our member boards to navigate a number of operational disruptions caused by the evolving environment. Securing safe onwards travel for all remaining players and staff was our sole aim and required constant adjustments as conditions changed," the ICC stated on Thursday, March 12.

"We thank Cricket South Africa, Cricket West Indies and their entire squads for their support throughout this process, and also the ICC staff who worked tirelessly to ensure that all players, staff and their families were able to make safe journeys home," the apex council added.

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