Team India stuck in Barbados, World Champions' return disrupted due to Hurricane Beryl

Kensington Oval featured its own share of Indian fans, who had travelled to Barbados to witness the Rohit Sharma-led side win the T20 World Cup trophy for the second time in history, after beating South Africa in the final by seven runs. Those Indians in Barbados cheered for Team India and celebrated their win as well, but for the Men in Blue, their true celebration plan awaits back home in India. While fans at home eagerly await the return of the newly-crowned champion side, India's return plans were disrupted owing to hurricane Beryl, as they remain stuck in Barbados.

India's players pose for a group picture with the trophy as they celebrate after beating South Africa by 7 runs in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 final match, at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday(ICC- X)

Reports revealed that hurricane Beryl, originating in the Atlantic, had intensified with maximum sustained winds of 210 kmph. The Category 4 hurricane was about 570km east-southeast of Barbados and hence, reports indicated that the airport in Bridgetown will shut in the evening.