The West Indies, who were knocked out of the T20 World Cup after losing to India in the Super Eight match on Sunday at Kolkata, were not able to fly back home as flight operations through parts of the Gulf region were disrupted.

West Indies cricketers have been unable to fly back home from India due to international airspace restrictions triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Eden Gardens in Kolkata was primed for a thrilling contest on Sunday, and it certainly delivered. The India vs West Indies virtual quarter-final turned into a battle of grit

India and West Indies face each other in a must-win T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Kolkata on Sunday.

Strip away the permutations and the table math - this is a knockout. Win and move on. Lose and pack up. India vs West Indies at Eden Gardens has that unmistakable edge.

When they step into the Wankhede Stadium on Monday for their opening Super 8s clash with Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in Mumbai, the West Indies will be taking the match as seriously as they take a clash with India, Australia or any other top team.

Much to the surprise of the cricketing world, Zimbabwe topped Group B ahead of Sri Lanka while former champions Australia were eliminated.

West Indies coach Daren Sammy returned to the city where he lifted their T20 World Cup for the second time a decade ago and immediately made one thing clear: any team harbouring title hopes must first get past hosts India

West Indies have won the T20 World Cup twice, in 2012 and 2016, under the captaincy of Daren Sammy, who is now their head coach.

West Indies head coach Darren Sammy expressed disappointment after his team's 2-1 ODI series defeat to Bangladesh.