Zimbabwe Cricket Team Departs India in Batches After ICC Arranges Alternate Travel Route

The Zimbabwe national cricket team began returning home from India in batches after being stranded due to the closure of Gulf airspace following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Originally scheduled to fly via Dubai, the International Cricket Council arranged alternative routes through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to ensure safe travel. Zimbabwe had exited the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after reaching the Super Eights. Other teams, including the West Indies, also faced travel disruptions amid the regional conflict.