The Worldwide Cricket Council has denied accusations of preferential remedy in the direction of England after it emerged that the West Indies have needed to supply industrial flights dwelling following their T20 World Cup exit.
The West Indies have been stranded in Kolkata since being eradicated from the event on March 1, with journey preparations again to the Caribbean disrupted by the continuing battle within the Center East.
England have already landed again within the UK following their semi-final exit on March 5, however the West Indies and South Africa stay caught in India after their constitution flights fell by means of.
In a press release, the ICC rejected accusations of unfairness or bias, insisting that journey delays have been considerably impacted by the disaster affecting main transit hubs within the Gulf area.
“The ICC rejects any suggestion that these decisions have been driven by anything other than safety, feasibility and welfare. Suggestions otherwise across a variety of media platforms from people uninformed of the situation are as unhelpful as they are incorrect,” the assertion learn.
“There is no such thing as a hyperlink between preparations made within the instances of South Africa and the West Indies and people made beforehand for England or every other nation, which arose from separate circumstances, routing choices and totally different journey circumstances.
“Throughout this period, the ICC’s overriding priority has been the safety and welfare of everyone affected, including players travelling with spouses and young children. We will not move people until we are satisfied that the travel solution in place is safe, and that commitment will not change.”
A number of West Indies gamers and workers have already taken issues into their very own arms after an “increasingly distressing” anticipate ICC‑organized journey that has but to materialise.
“Ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ICC‑organised charter, as a result of global tensions and aviation regulations, made the situation increasingly distressing,” a Cricket West Indies assertion learn.
“In the interest of the wellbeing and safety of its players and support staff, Cricket West Indies advised the ICC that it was no longer prudent to continue waiting on the charter arrangements, which remain uncertain.
“A number of approaches have since been made by means of CWI, gamers, and different companions, in coordination with the ICC, to safe industrial journey to facilitate the squad’s secure return.”
On Wednesday, the ICC confirmed that the West Indies and South Africa cricket groups had begun departing India.
“Four South Africa players and five family members have boarded flights and are making their way home, with all 29 remaining members of their contingent scheduled to depart in the next 24 hours,” an replace learn.
“Of the West Indies contingent, nine members have departed for the Caribbean, while the remaining 16 are booked on flights departing India in the next 12 hours.”


