Team India Grounded in Barbados: Hurricane Threat Forces Airport Shutdown

Barbados, October 26, 2023: The Indian cricket team’s tour of the West Indies has taken an unexpected turn, with the squad currently stuck in Barbados due to a looming hurricane threat. The Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) has been temporarily shut down, stranding the team and forcing the postponement of the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies.

Hurricane Otto, a Category 1 hurricane, is currently moving towards the Caribbean islands. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding, leading to the precautionary closure of the airport for safety reasons.

This isn’t the first time Team India has been caught in a weather-related disruption during their tour. Earlier this month, the third T20I against the West Indies was washed out due to heavy rain in Guyana.

While the exact impact of the hurricane on the upcoming T20I series remains unclear, the situation is likely to affect the team’s schedule. With the airport shutdown, it’s uncertain when Team India will be able to depart Barbados and arrive in Guyana for the scheduled matches.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates regarding the tour schedule.

Here are some key facts about the situation:

• Hurricane Otto: A Category 1 hurricane, expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding.

• Airport closure: Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is temporarily closed due to the hurricane threat.

• Team India stranded: The Indian cricket team is currently stranded in Barbados.

• T20I series affected: The upcoming T20I series against the West Indies has been postponed.

• BCCI monitoring situation: The BCCI is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates on the tour schedule.

Stay tuned for further updates on the situation. We’ll continue to provide information as it becomes available.