The Indian cricket team has raised concerns over their travel arrangements during their tour in the West Indies, prompting them to make a special request to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Following the thrilling two-match Test series against the West Indies, the squad encountered significant delays at the Trinidad airport while waiting for their flight to Barbados, the venue for the upcoming ODIs.
Scheduled to depart on an 11 PM flight, the team faced prolonged waiting times, leading to exhaustion upon finally reaching their destination at a grueling 5 AM. This late-night travel has taken a toll on the players’ rest and recovery, becoming a point of concern for the team.
An inside source within the BCCI revealed, “The team management has requested us to book morning flights instead of late-night ones as players require some rest post-game. The BCCI has acknowledged their concern and is actively working to revise the schedule accordingly.”
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The overlapping of Test and ODI squads has further compounded the issue, with white-ball specialists like Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya having already arrived earlier. In response to the players’ request, the BCCI has agreed to accommodate their needs and make necessary adjustments to the travel schedule.
The revised schedule will allow the players adequate time to recover and rejuvenate, enabling them to perform at their best during the upcoming ODIs. Team India will return to Trinidad on July 29 for the second ODI, followed by the series finale at the Queen’s Park Oval. The all-format tour will culminate with a thrilling five-match T20I series against the West Indies.