Mike Hesson flies back home to New Zealand after being stranded in India

IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson returned home to New Zealand on Tuesday after being stranded in India for over a month amid the nationwide lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

The former New Zealand player and coach had arrived in India on March 5 for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League but was stuck in the country after the lockdown was imposed and all flights were suspended.

“What a wonderful sight after spending over a day on a bus to get to Mumbai airport. The staff on @FlyAirNZ were simply outstanding on our return to New Zealand,” Hesson tweeted.