Players from South Africa and West Indies have raised questions over travel arrangements after withdrawing from the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, claiming some teams were given priority flights home. although england national cricket team South Africa and the West Indies national cricket teams left Mumbai for London on Saturday on a chartered flight after their semi-final defeat, but are still waiting in India due to flight disruptions due to tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran.
South Africa were eliminated after losing to the New Zealand national cricket team in the first semi-final in Kolkata, while West Indies bowed out after losing to the Indian national cricket team in five games at Eden Gardens. The two teams are expected to fly together from Kolkata on a chartered flight, but the exact departure time remains unclear.south africa goalkeeper Quinton de Kock Criticize the situation publicly on social media. He wrote, “Interesting @icc, we heard nothing! Meanwhile, England somehow left before us? @westindies and @proteasmencsa are just in the dark! Weird how different teams have more appeal than others.”His team-mate David Miller echoed the same frustration, commenting: “It’s interesting that England can go home tonight after being eliminated after WI and SA. And WI and SA are still waiting for answers in Kolkata.”West Indies head coach Daren Sammy backed up the criticism, replying: “@davidmillersa12 please be louder so the people behind you can hear.”Former England captain Michael Vaughan also questioned the situation, writing: “So England were eliminated on Thursday and chartered a flight home today. West Indies were eliminated last Sunday and are still in Kolkata. South Australia are in the same position.” This is where strength goes wrong…”He added, “In this case, all teams should be treated the same… Just because you are stronger at the ICC table, it shouldn’t count… #JustSaying.”The South African and West Indies teams are expected to fly to Johannesburg first, with the Caribbean team then continuing on to Antigua. Meanwhile, the final of the tournament between India and New Zealand will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
