The ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has been marked by its fair share of challenges, with logistical issues, pitch controversies, and unpredictable weather playing their parts in shaping the tournament's narrative. Recently, South Africa found themselves caught in an unexpected twist when a small private aircraft experienced landing gear failure at Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados, leading to a significant disruption for the entire contingent. According to reports from ESPNcricinfo, the incident left the South African squad, along with their families, commentators, match officials, and ICC personnel, stranded at the Trinidad airport.
The closure of Barbados airport for inspections by aviation authorities and police added to the ordeal, causing a delay of nearly six hours before the team could finally reach their intended destination. The South Africa team, their families, commentators, match officials and ICC officials were stranded at the Trinidad airport today — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) Sharleen Brown, Corporate Communication Specialist at GAIA, reassured that despite the malfunction, the aircraft safely landed at Grantley Adams International Airport, ensuring the safety of all three individuals on board—the pilot and two passengers—who escaped unharmed. This incident recalls similar travel setbacks faced earlier by teams during the tournament.
Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Ireland had previously spent a night at airports during transit from Florida to N.
