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‘I just wanna go home’: Daren Sammy pleads as Iran War traps West Indies in India after World Cup exit | Cricket News

‘I just wanna go home’: Daren Sammy pleads as Iran War traps West Indies in India after World Cup exit | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 5, 2026 05:26 PM IST West Indies head coach Daren Sammy was left angered by the team getting grounded in India due to the Iran War that has shut down transit hubs in the Middle East. West Indies’ campaign at the T20 World Cup ended in the Super 8 stage with a defeat to the Indian cricket team at Eden Gardens. Since then, the team has not been able to leave India. In a series of posts on his X handle, Sammy lamented not being able to go home. “I just wanna go home,” Sammy wrote on X on Thursday. He followed it up with another post, writing: “At least an update, tell us something. Today tmw, next week. It’s been 5 days.” Sammy’s plea on social media comes just days after Cricket West Indies (CWI) had said that it was working “closely” with the International Cricket Council (ICC), governmental authorities and airline partners to secure the “earliest possible safe travel arrangements” for the West Indies team that was marooned in India. …

West Asia Conflict Cripples Air Travel: 350 Indian Flights Scrapped Yesterday, More Cancellations Likely | India News

West Asia Conflict Cripples Air Travel: 350 Indian Flights Scrapped Yesterday, More Cancellations Likely | India News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 09:48 IST Israel-US strikes on Iran and its retaliation have disrupted West Asia air travel, canceling 350+ Indian flights and stranding thousands in major airports. IndiGo airlines on Sunday said that customers may opt for a full refund or reschedule until 7th March 2026. (representative image) West Asia Conflict: The ongoing conflict in West Asia triggered by Israel-US strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory strikes have crippled air travel, as at least 350 Indian airlines’ flights were cancelled on Sunday, March 1, with Air India suspending 20 additional long-haul services to European destinations, including London, Zurich, Milan, Frankfurt and Copenhagen. At Delhi airport alone, as many as 410 flights operated by Indian carriers were cancelled on February 28 amid escalating regional tensions. The disruptions continued into March 1, with at least 350 flights scrapped. On March 2, a minimum of 300 flights are expected to be affected as airlines grapple with operational constraints and rerouting challenges. “In view of airspace restrictions arising from geopolitical developments in the Middle East, a …

Airlines Cancel, Reroute Flights To Middle East, Europe Amid Iran Conflict; 300 Likely Hit Today | India News

Airlines Cancel, Reroute Flights To Middle East, Europe Amid Iran Conflict; 300 Likely Hit Today | India News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 08:08 IST Air India extends flight suspension to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until Monday midnight amid West Asia tensions. Europe-bound flights are also affected. File photo of an Air India plane. Air India has extended its suspension of flights to and from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 11.59 pm on Monday, citing ongoing instability in West Asia due to the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict that continues to affect air travel. “In view of the continuing situation in the Middle East, Air India has extended the suspension of all flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 2359 hrs IST on 2 March 2026,” the airline tweeted. In addition, several Europe-bound flights that were scheduled for March 2 have been called off, as limitations on Middle Eastern airspace have created operational challenges for the airline. First Published: March 02, 2026, 08:08 IST News india Airlines Cancel, Reroute Flights To Middle East, Europe Amid Iran Conflict; 300 Likely Hit Today Disclaimer: Comments reflect …