In an unusual twist after India’s emphatic 3-0 series win over South Africa in Visakhapatnam, the Men in Blue found themselves dealing with an unexpected off-field hiccup — their scheduled flight for Sunday has been cancelled.
The update was first revealed on-air by commentator Jatin Sapru, who informed viewers that Team India’s travel plans had been disrupted due to widespread flight cancellations affecting several airlines, including IndiGo. According to Sapru, the team’s post-match flight for Sunday morning stands cancelled, leaving players and staff temporarily stranded.
Adding to the drama, legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar hinted during the broadcast that the team might have to fly out tonight itself, immediately after the match — something that rarely happens in international cricket. Gavaskar noted that the chaotic airline situation had forced the BCCI and team management to reconsider their logistics, making India “a victim of IndiGo’s cancellation wave” just like thousands of passengers nationwide.
The situation mirrors the ongoing travel disruptions across major Indian airports, where sudden schedule changes and mass flight cancellations have inconvenienced travellers throughout the day.
While India walked off the field with a commanding victory — powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century and Virat Kohli’s fluent fifty — the team’s immediate concern shifted from cricketing celebrations to how and when they will manage to leave Visakhapatnam.
More updates on Team India’s revised travel plan are expected soon.