Following their victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket final against South Africa, the Indian team faces delays in their departure from the Caribbean due to Hurricane Beryl.
Charter Flight Delay
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is awaiting the arrival of a special charter flight named AIC24WC—Air India Champions 24 World Cup. This flight is set to transport the team, support staff, players’ families, board officials, and Indian media who have been stranded on the island for the past three days.
Victorious Title Win
India secured the championship with a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa on June 29, marking a historic moment in the team’s journey.
Flight Details
The charter flight, which departed from New Jersey, USA on July 2, is expected to touch down in Barbados around 2 a.m. local time. Following this, the flight is scheduled to depart from Barbados at 4:30 a.m. local time, with an estimated 16-hour flying time to reach Delhi on July 4 at 6 a.m. (IST), provided there are no further delays.
Travel Logistics
The Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados resumed operations on July 2, enabling the team’s departure. Initially planned for 6 p.m. local time on July 2, the team was expected to arrive in Delhi at 7:45 p.m. (IST) on July 3.
Felicitations Await
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to felicitate the players upon their return, although the exact schedule for this event is yet to be finalized, adding to the anticipation surrounding the team’s homecoming.
Hurricane Update
Meanwhile, Hurricane Beryl, now downgraded to a Category 4 storm from its previous Category 5 status, is currently on a path towards Jamaica, underscoring the challenges posed by natural calamities in the region.
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Stay tuned for further developments as the team navigates through the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and embarks on their journey back home to India.