India’s T20 World Cup victory brought joy and celebration to the players and fans, but the team has now been stranded in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl. The team defeated South Africa with a seven-run victory to lift the trophy. However, intense storms have caused damage to houses and infrastructure on Barbados and other islands in the Caribbean, making it difficult for the team to leave the island. The hurricane has become a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane, one of the earliest on record.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has stated that efforts are being made to facilitate the departure of those stranded on the island. The airport is expected to resume operations on Tuesday, allowing the team to fly back home. Jamaica was also affected by the hurricane, with severe damage and one confirmed death caused by landfall on Grenada’s Carriacou Island.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl as it continues its path towards Jamaica on Wednesday. The storm has wind speeds of 165 miles per hour and could cause further devastation if not monitored closely. India’s Board of Control for Cricket has not yet issued a statement regarding their delay in returning home, but players are eagerly waiting for flight arrangements so that they can return to India after their historic win in the T20 World Cup tournament.
The victory was significant for India as it was their first win since they won their first T20 World Cup title in 2007 edition. Despite facing setbacks earlier in the year, this triumph brought hope and happiness back into Indian cricket fans’ hearts.
Overall, Hurricane Beryl may have delayed India’s journey back home from Barbados, but their T20 World Cup victory will be remembered long after this hurricane season is over.
