NewKerala.com

Stranded for 4 Hours: Mohammed Siraj's Air India Express Nightmare

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj had a terrible travel experience with Air India Express. His flight from Guwahati to Hyderabad got delayed by four hours without proper updates. The cricketer took to social media to express his frustration with the airline's service. This incident happened right after India's disappointing Test series loss to South Africa.

Key Points: Mohammed Siraj Slams Air India Express Over Flight Delay

  • Mohammed Siraj's flight from Guwahati to Hyderabad delayed for four hours
  • Air India Express offered no proper explanation for the delay
  • Cricketer warned fellow travelers against boarding the troubled flight
  • Incident occurred after India's heavy Test series defeat to South Africa
2 min read

'Still stranded after 4 hours' -- Mohammed Siraj accuses Air India Express of leaving passengers in limbo

Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj accuses Air India Express of leaving passengers stranded for 4 hours without proper updates after flight delay from Guwahati.

"Flight delayed by 4 hours and still no update has left us stranded. Worst airline experience. - Mohammed Siraj"

New Delhi, Nov 27

India national cricket team fast-bowler Mohammad Siraj has publicly vented his anger after a frustrating experience with Air India Express.

In a message on social media, Siraj said that his flight — Air India Express Flight IX 2884 from Guwahati to Hyderabad — was scheduled to depart at 7:25 pm but never took off on time. According to Siraj, despite repeated follow-ups, the airline offered no proper explanation and left passengers stranded for four hours.

“Flight delayed by 4 hours and still no update has left us stranded. Worst airline experience,” Siraj wrote, warning fellow travellers against boarding the flight unless the airline “can’t take a stand.”

Siraj is returning home to Hyderabad after the Indian team suffered an embarrassing 408-run defeat to South Africa and lost the two-match series 0-2, their second successive home series clean sweep after losing 3-0 to New Zealand last year.

Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked up 6-37 as India, chasing a massive target of 549, slumped to 140 all out on the fifth and final day of the match despite veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja waging a lone battle, top-scoring 54, the only saving grace for the Indian batting line-up that has surrendered completely against sustained bowling.

South Africa also handed India their heaviest Test defeat by runs and set a new record for their biggest winning margin over India in Tests. Right from the time South Africa won the toss, everything went their way. India lost the first Test by 30 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

India are now left to ponder over multiple questions as their fortress-like reputation when playing Tests at home suffered another big blow after their 3-0 loss to New Zealand last year.

In the second Test in Guwahati, Siraj claimed 2-106 in the first innings and then 0-19 off five overs in the second.

India will play South Africa in a three-match ODI series from November 30.

cs/bsk/

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
After such a disappointing match, the last thing our players need is airline troubles. Air India Express should have handled this better. Our cricketers deserve respect when traveling for national duty.
D
David E
As someone who travels frequently in India, I've faced similar issues with domestic airlines. The lack of communication during delays is a common problem that needs addressing. Better passenger rights required!
A
Ananya R
While the airline service was poor, let's not forget our team's performance. Two consecutive home series losses is worrying. Hope they bounce back in the ODI series! 🇮🇳
S
Sarah B
I appreciate Siraj speaking up about this. Many regular passengers face these issues but don't have the platform to be heard. Airlines need to be accountable for such delays.
V
Vikram M
Bad day for Indian cricket continues from the field to the airport. Hope the team management takes note of these travel issues affecting player morale. All the best for ODIs! 🏏

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50