New Delhi. After becoming the world champion for the second time in T20, the Indian cricket team seems to be in trouble. It is reported that Rohit and company are stuck in Barbados, where they played the final match of the World Cup against South Africa. It is being told that the players are stuck in the team hotel. The reason for this is the storm reaching near Beryl Island. There is a danger of the Indian team getting stuck due to the storm and there is also a threat of cancellation of flights. The Indian team defeated South Africa on the last ball in the thrilling final played at Kensington Oval ground in Barbados.
According to news agency IANS, the Indian team is currently stuck in its hotel Hilton in Barbados. The team was scheduled to leave Barbados on Monday at 11 am local time (8:30 pm Indian time), but now it is facing delay due to the storm. The Indian players were to leave for New York on Monday. After that they were to return to India via a connecting flight to Dubai.
You may be stranded in Barbados for 36 to 48 hours
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that Grantley Adams International Airport will be closed on Sunday night due to the threat of a storm, so no planes will be able to land or take off. However, it is not yet known whether they will be able to board that flight or not, but if they get caught in bad weather, they may have to remain stranded in Barbados for 36 to 48 hours.
Team India became champion by remaining undefeated
The Indian team won the T20 World Cup by remaining undefeated. The Indian team did not lose a single match in this tournament. In the history of T20 World Cup, India became the team that captured the trophy by remaining undefeated. India won the first ICC trophy under Rohit’s captaincy.
Tags: ICC T20 world cup, Rohit Sharma, Team India
FIRST PUBLISHED : June 30, 2024, 23:44 IST