Indian Cricket Team Stranded in Barbados Amid Severe Hurricane
Hurricane Beryl forces airport closure, delaying Team India's return after T20 World Cup victory
- Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, has caused significant disruption in Barbados, affecting electricity and water supply.
- The Indian cricket team, including stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, remains in a five-star hotel awaiting clearance to fly home.
- Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley expects the airport to reopen within the next 12 hours, pending safety checks.
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is coordinating with multiple charter operators to arrange the team's safe return.
- The hurricane has led to severe weather conditions across the southeastern Caribbean, impacting thousands of residents and infrastructure.