Team India have been left stranded in Barbados after winning the T20 World Cup 2024, as Hurricane Beryl has escalated into an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm. Initially expected to pass by Barbados on Sunday night local time, the hurricane has forced the closure of the airport, disrupting the Indian cricket team’s plans to fly to New York on Monday morning local time. The team, along with their family members, are currently staying at the Hilton Hotel in Barbados.

Jay Shah updates about the team

Hurricane Beryl has maximum sustained winds of 210 kmph, making it a severe weather event. BCCI officials, including General Secretary Jay Shah, are also in Barbados with the team, staying at the same hotel. They are planning to arrange a charter flight directly to Delhi, but this will not be possible until the airport reopens.

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In a media interaction, Jay Shah revealed that the team is “stuck” in Barbados, which has delayed any plans for a felicitation ceremony once they reach India. “Like you we are also stuck here. After the travel plans are clear, we will think about the felicitation,” Shah told reporters in Barbados.

It has been reported that the Indian cricket team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon their arrival. Meanwhile, the BCCI has announced a Rs 125 crore prize money for Team India in celebration of their T20 World Cup 2024 victory.

“The BCCI is coordinating to ensure the entire contingent reaches back home safely”

The initial travel plan for Team India involved flying to New York and then to Dubai before reaching India. However, due to the delay caused by the hurricane, the team is now likely to take a charter flight. The Hilton Hotel, where the team is staying, is near the coast and services at the hotel have also been impacted by the storm.

“Like everywhere, services are affected at the team hotel too. The airport is shut so no clarity on departure as of now because of the extremely dangerous hurricane. The BCCI is coordinating to ensure the entire contingent reaches back home safely,” Jay Shah added.

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The entire Indian contingent, including players, family members, support staff, and BCCI officials, comprises around 70 people. The situation remains precarious as they await further developments and the reopening of the airport to facilitate their departure.