The Indian Cricket Team has boarded a special Air India Flight from Barbados and will land in Delhi on July 4. The Rohit Sharma-led side was left stranded in Barbados for a few days after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 in India after Hurricane Beryl hit. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) arranged a special Air India flight, which will now bring the Indian cricketers and the support staff back to the country.
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Indian Cricket Team Set To Land in Delhi on July 4, Boards Special Air India Flight From Barbados After Being Stranded Due to Hurricane Beryl Post T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph
The Indian cricket team is currently stuck in Barbados due to the Hurrican Beryl which is set to hit the country and the nearing areas. This has resulted in the shutdown of Barbados airport due to which any arrival and departure isn't possible. There is still no clarity about when the Indian team is expected to return back home.
02 Jul, 07:29 (IST)
A huge update is here as things are looking better in Barbados and the return of India National Cricket Team is now near. The Prime Minister of Barbados, Madam Mia Mottley is on the ground and she has an update regarding the ground situation in Barbados. The airport is expected to open in the next few hours and hence Team India can return with the T20 World Cup 2024 title today itself.
Update By Madam Mia Mottley
01 Jul, 20:34 (IST)
Poor weather continues to persist in Barbados due to the Hurricane Beryl. Team India has not been able to fly out of Barbados even on Monday due to the effects of the Hurricane. Although there has been some indications that the storm is losing power and weather is expected to clear in a few hours.
01 Jul, 17:26 (IST)
The wind and Hurricane Beryl has picked up in Barbados and it has become more scary now. The sea has turned up violent whereas the winds have become ferocious.
Ferocious Winds in Barbados
01 Jul, 16:45 (IST)
Hurricane Beryl has reached has reached Team India's hotel in Bridgetown and no departure looks possible for India today as well. The Indian team might have to stay for two more days if the conditions remains the same until tomorrow.
Hurricane Beryl Reaches Team India's Hotel
01 Jul, 16:20 (IST)
Scary scenes from Barbados as winds blow at a speed of 160 kmph.
Windy Scenes from Barbados
01 Jul, 14:50 (IST)
The conditions have gotten worse in Barbados as Hurricane Beryl has hit the major island nation.
Conditions get worse in Barbados
01 Jul, 14:00 (IST)
It has been raining in Barbados ever since the Hurricane Beryl has hit the island nation. Winds have been blowing at high speed in the island nation.
Hurricane Beryl Hits Barbados
The Indian cricket team created history by lifting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 trophy as they defeated South Africa in the final by seven runs. The Rohit Sharma-led side put up a dominating performance in the competition and remained undefeated throughout the competition. Rohit Sharma became the third Indian captain after Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni to win an ICC World Cup. On the other hand, this was also the second T20 World Cup title for the Indian cricket team. What is Hurricane Beryl? How is This Natural Calamity Holding Back Indian Cricket Team at Barbados? Know Its Severity and T20 World Cup 2024 Winning Indian Cricket Team Possible Return Dates.
The Indian team won the T20 World Cup and ended their 11-year-old of an ICC title. There was huge joy in the country after India lifted the trophy in Barbados and the fans want the team to return back soon. However, Hurricane Beryl, which is set to hit Barbados, and nearing regions such as St Lucia, Guyana, Grenada and St Vincent has become a barrier in Team India's return to India. As per the warning, the Hurricane Beryl can lead to winds flow at a speed of 130 miles due to which Barbados airport has also been closed. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Congratulates Indian Cricket Team on ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Win (Watch Video).
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As per many reports, Hurricane Beryl has reached category 4 which will lead to heavy rainfall all across the island region which will make it land commutes. The Barbados airport is expected to resume services from Tuesday and the Indian team can be expected to return back at the end of this week. However, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has assured that every possible step to ensure Team India's safety and bring back home are being made.
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