India's T20 World Cup 2024-Winning Team Leaves Hurricane-Hit Barbados; To Reach Delhi On Thursday (WATCH)
(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Indian cricket team, fresh from their T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, left hurricane-stricken Barbados on Wednesday after a three-day delay. The team's departure was postponed due to the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Beryl. This came after their thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the final on Saturday.
The team is returning on a special Air India charter flight, AIC24WC - Air India Champions 24 World Cup. The flight, which departed from Barbados around 4:30 am local time and is expected to arrive in Delhi on Thursday at 6 AM IST.
Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados resumed operations on Tuesday after being affected by the storm. Originally, the Indian team was scheduled to depart at 6 pm local time on July 2 and arrive in Delhi at 7:45 pm IST on Wednesday.
Upon their return, the players will be felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, the details of this event are yet to be finalized.
Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm down from Category 5, is moving towards Jamaica, but its earlier impact caused significant delays for the Indian team.
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