Indian men’s cricket team, celebrating T20 World Cup win, stuck in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl. The storm weakened from a category 4 to 3, but still poses a threat. Wind speeds of up to 130mph expected as the storm moves west. Barbados and other nearby islands under hurricane warnings.
The team was unable to fly home on a charter flight due to airport closures. BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed their situation and delayed felicitation plans. India broke a 12-year drought by winning the T20 World Cup against South Africa. Captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both announced their retirement from T20 internationals, being the top run-scorers in history.
Sharma and Kohli led India to victory, with Sharma top-scoring in the final match. India now has four World Cup wins, with aspirations for more titles in the future. Their dominance in the format reflects their strong bench strength and determination to excel on the international stage.