Hurricane Beryl has left the India national cricket team stranded in Barbados, preventing them from returning home after winning the T20 World Cup. The team defeated South Africa in a seven-run victory to claim the trophy, but their celebrations were cut short when the international airport in Barbados suspended operations as the storm intensified.
The hurricane has now become a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane, making it one of the earliest on record. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley stated that efforts were being made to facilitate the departure of those stranded on the island, and the airport is expected to resume operations on Tuesday. The hurricane made landfall in Grenada’s Carriacou Island, causing severe damage and one confirmed death. Other islands in the Caribbean were also affected by the storm, with reported damages to houses and infrastructure.
India’s T20 World Cup victory was an emotional moment for the team after facing heartbreak in other cricket tournaments earlier this year. However, their triumph was short-lived as they faced another setback due to Hurricane Beryl delaying their return home. Despite this, India’s Board of Control for Cricket has not issued a statement regarding the team’s delay in returning home. The players have been waiting for
