What is the news?
The Zimbabwe cricket team has become the first team to be affected by the airspace closure in West Asia in the T20 World Cup 2026. In such a situation, after his last match against South Africa cricket team on Sunday, he will have to stay in India indefinitely. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is now considering alternative routes for the return of Zimbabwe and other teams completing their World Cup campaigns.
Zimbabwe’s travel plans affected
The Zimbabwean team was to return home in a phased manner, with some members scheduled to leave as early as 04:30 am on Monday. He had booked an Emirates Airlines flight from Delhi to Dubai and then to Harare. However, these plans have been disrupted by the recent closure of the airfield. Now other airlines and routes are being considered for their return journey.
What statement did ICC issue?
The ICC has acknowledged the impact of the Middle East crisis on the travel plans of teams participating in the T20 World Cup. “While the Middle East crisis has no direct impact on the conduct of the tournament, the ICC recognizes that a large number of players rely on major airports in the Gulf countries, particularly Dubai, as important transit points. Efforts are ongoing to find a solution,” the ICC said in a statement.
ICC started travel help desk
ICC has launched a dedicated travel help desk and is exploring alternative routes in collaboration with major international airlines. These may include connections through European, South Asian and South-East Asian hubs. The ICC has also confirmed that their security advisors are in touch with the relevant authorities and will issue advice in real-time as the situation changes.
Ethiopian Airlines is a possible route for players
One possible route for players and support staff to return home following the closure of Dubai airport is Ethiopian Airlines. The ICC has confirmed that it is working on alternative flight plans for players and officials returning from the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. All this is happening amid joint attacks on Iran by Israel and America.
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