A file picture of South Africa’s Quinton De Kock and David Miller.
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Quinton de Kock and David Miller have criticised the ICC for allegedly prioritising England’s journey preparations over South Africa and West Indies, with the 2 groups nonetheless ready to return house amid disruptions attributable to the battle involving the U.S., Israel and Iran.
England, who misplaced to India within the second semifinal on Thursday (March 5, 2026), departed from Mumbai on Saturday (March 7, 2026) night on a direct constitution flight to London. South Africa and West Indies, nevertheless, are but to depart the nation.
West Indies had been knocked out of the T20 World Cup after struggling a five-wicket defeat to India on the Eden Gardens on March 1, whereas South Africa’s marketing campaign ended following their loss to New Zealand within the first semifinal in Kolkata on Wednesday (March 4, 2026).
Each South Africa and West Indies are anticipated to journey collectively from Kolkata on one other constitution flight. The precise departure time is but to be confirmed however the flight is prone to depart on Sunday (March 8, 2026).
“Humorous @icc, we’ve heard nothing! In the meantime, England are leaving earlier than us in some way? @westindies and @proteasmencsa are simply at the hours of darkness! Unusual how completely different groups have extra pull than others,” De Kock wrote on his Instagram story.
His teammate Miller additionally expressed frustration.
“Humorous that England will get eradicated after WI & SA and will get on a constitution again house tonight. Whereas WI & SA nonetheless watch for solutions in Kolkata,” he wrote within the feedback part of one in every of ESPNcricinfo’s posts.
Two-time World Cup successful former West Indies captain and present head coach Darren Sammy additionally weighed in on the matter.
“@davidmillersa12 a lil louder for these within the again to listen to please sir.”
Former England captain Michael Vaughan too questioned the ICC’s resolution to ship England house sooner than West Indies and South Africa.
“So England obtained knocked out on Thurs, get a constitution house as we speak… West Indies exit final Sunday and are nonetheless in Kolkata… SA in the identical place… That is the place the facility is all improper…,” Vaughan wrote on X.
“All groups on this scenario must be handled the identical… simply since you are extra highly effective on the ICC desk should not rely… #JustSaying.”
West Indies and South Africa are prone to fly first to Johannesburg earlier than the Caribbean aspect continues onward to Antigua.
A piece of the South African contingent, together with members of the workforce administration together with gamers Keshav Maharaj, Jason Smith and George Linde, will journey to New Zealand on Sunday (March 8, 2026) for a limited-overs tour starting on March 15.
India will face New Zealand within the ultimate of the T20 World Cup on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 8, 2026).
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