ICC updates departures of South Africa and West Indies teams after T20 World Cup travel disruption

The ICC said players and support staff from South Africa and West Indies are departing India following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The governing body is arranging travel and accommodation logistics after unexpected disruptions affected team departures.

Hyderabad: ICC informed that as part of the ongoing departures of South Africa and the West Indies following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, four South Africa players and five family members have boarded flights and are making their way home, with all 29 remaining members of their contingent scheduled to depart in the next 24 hours.

Of the West Indies contingent, nine members have departed for the Caribbean, while the remaining 16 are booked on flights departing India in the next 12 hours.

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The ICC confirms that we are managing all additional logistics, including accommodation, as a result of these unforeseen travel disruptions, and the ICC again thanks the two Members, their players, families and staff for their patience as we ensure their safe transit home.