Windies, stranded in Kolkata, await ICC’s flight fix amid Gulf crisis

The West Indies men’s team’s troubles at the ICC Cricket World Cup have extended far beyond the field of play, continuing long after their bid for a third title ended on Thursday, February 26. As of Monday, March 9, 11 days later, the Men in Maroon are stranded in Kolkata due to the sudden escalation of conflict in the Gulf region, specifically military strikes involving the US, Israel, and Iran. This crisis has led to severe restrictions on international airspace and the closure of key transit corridors.