The Indian cricket team's triumphant return from the World Cup was waylaid in Barbados as Hurricane Beryl unleashed its fury on the Caribbean islands. The storm's wrath, bringing torrential rains and howling winds, forced a lockdown on the island nation since Sunday evening, leaving the team stranded and their departure indefinitely postponed.
The Indian team, basking in the glory of their hard-fought victory, had planned to charter a direct flight home. However, the closure of the airport since Sunday evening shattered those plans.
Reacting to the unexpected turn of events, BCCI secretary Jay Shah expressed concern for the team's well-being, prioritizing their safe evacuation before any celebratory plans could be made. Shah acknowledged the shared predicament with reporters in Barbados, stating, Like you people, we are also stuck here.
The hurricane's impact extended beyond the Indian team, with the entire island of Barbados, home to nearly three lakh people, facing the brunt of the storm's fury. Life-threatening winds and torrential downpours battered the island, prompting authorities to enforce a lockdown for the safety of its residents.
As the storm raged on, the Indian team remained under lockdown in Barbados, awaiting the green light for their departure. The hurricane's lingering presence cast uncertainty over their return, with the safe evacuation of the players and staff taking precedence over any celebratory plans upon their arrival in India.
