South Africa players Quinton de Kock and David Miller have accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of leaving their team stranded as the Iran conflict disrupted flights, questioning how England could get home before them.
Thousands of commercial flights have been canceled in Gulf countries due to the US-Israeli war with Iran, disrupting some of the world’s busiest transit hubs.
The West Indies, eliminated last weekend after their defeat to India in the Twenty20 World Cup, have been waiting for days in Calcutta, while South Africa also remains stranded after their semi-final loss to New Zealand.
England, eliminated after losing Thursday’s semi-final against India, left Mumbai on Saturday on a charter flight.
“Funny ICC, we haven’t heard anything! Meanwhile, England are leaving before us somehow? West Indies and Proteasmencsa are just in the dark. Strange how different teams have more influence than others,” De Kock posted on Instagram.
His teammate Miller echoed this view.
“Funny that England are knocked out after WI & SA and are going home tonight. While WI & SA are still waiting for answers in Kolkata,” he posted.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy joined the conversation and supported Miller.
“David Miller a little louder so those in the back can hear him please sir,” Sammy wrote.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan also questioned the difference in treatment.
“This is where the power goes wrong,” Vaughan wrote on X.
“All teams in this situation should be treated the same… it’s not because you are more powerful at the ICC table.”
The ICC did not immediately respond to Reuters” request for comment.
