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"I Just Wanna Go Home": WI Coach Sammy Stuck in India Amid Flight Chaos

West Indies coach Daren Sammy expressed his desire to return home as the team's departure from India is delayed. The postponement is due to international airspace restrictions in the Gulf Region stemming from security threats linked to the Israel-Iran conflict. Cricket West Indies stated player safety is the priority and is coordinating with authorities for safe travel arrangements. The delay follows the West Indies' exit from the T20 World Cup after a loss to India in the Super Eight stage.

Key Points: West Indies Coach Sammy Stuck in India Due to Flight Delays

  • Team departure postponed due to Gulf airspace restrictions
  • Safety concerns from Israel-Iran conflict cited as cause
  • CWI working with ICC for safe travel
  • West Indies exited T20 WC after loss to India
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"I just wanna go home": West Indies coach Daren Sammy amid team's delayed departure from India

West Indies coach Daren Sammy voices frustration as team's departure from India is delayed due to Gulf airspace restrictions from Israel-Iran conflict.

"I just wanna go home": West Indies coach Daren Sammy amid team's delayed departure from India
"I just wanna go home - Daren Sammy"

New Delhi, March 5

West Indies coach Daren Sammy expressed his desire to go home amid the team's delayed departure from India due to international airspace restrictions arising from security concerns in the Gulf Region, owing to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict in the region.

The two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain, in a simple four-word post on X, said, "I just wanna go home" on Thursday.

Earlier, Cricket West Indies (CWI) had confirmed on Monday that the team's departure, following their exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, from India has been postponed due to international airspace restrictions in the Gulf Region.

In an official statement, CWI had said, "These restrictions are a direct result of the security threats posed by military action in the Gulf Region, which has impacted several international flight routes and required airlines to adjust scheduled services for safety reasons."

The board assured that the safety and well-being of the players, coaching staff, and officials remain the highest priority.

"CWI is working closely with the International Cricket Council (ICC), relevant governmental authorities, and airline partners to secure the earliest possible safe travel arrangements for the squad and support staff," the statement added.

The delay comes after the West Indies exited the ICC Men's T20 World Cup following a five-wicket loss to India in their final Super Eight match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Despite an unbeaten run in the league stage, the Caribbean side faltered in the Super Eights, failing to reach the semi-finals.

In their last outing, West Indies posted 195/4, with contributions from Roston Chase (40), Shai Hope (32), Shimron Hetmyer (27), and an unbeaten 76-run partnership between Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34*). India's bowlers were led by Jasprit Bumrah, who took 2/36. India chased down the total with key innings from Sanju Samson (97 not out off 50 balls), Suryakumar Yadav (18 off 16 balls), and Tilak Varma (27 off 15 balls) to secure a comfortable five-wicket win.

The West Indies are two-time champions of the Men's T20 World Cup, having won the title in 2012 and 2016.

- ANI

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Priya S
Feel bad for them. They played well in the league stage. The geopolitical situation is affecting everyone. Maybe BCCI can help arrange something? They were our guests after all.
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Aman W
It's a sad reality of our times. Conflict far away disrupts life for sportsmen just trying to get home. Sammy's tweet is so relatable. Wishing them a safe and quick journey back.
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Sarah B
While I sympathize, I hope the coverage also highlights the millions of ordinary people whose lives and travel are disrupted by such conflicts, not just high-profile sports teams. Just a thought.
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Vikram M
They gave us a good match in Kolkata! Sanju Samson was on fire though 🔥. Hope they get to leave soon. Maybe they can enjoy some extra biryani and chai while they're stuck here!
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Karthik V
This shows how interconnected the world is. Problems in the Gulf affect travel from India. CWI and our authorities are doing the right thing by prioritizing safety. Patience is key.

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