DELHI, India (CMC) — The West Indies senior men’s team is expected to finally return home by this weekend after being stranded in India following the end of their campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The team was set to depart from India earlier this week after being eliminated by the home side on Sunday but was unable to do so due to international airspace restrictions caused by the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which impacted several flight routes and forced the closure of multiple airports.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) said in a press release on Thursday that the team was scheduled to leave the sub-continent “within the next 24 hours”.

“CWI has remained in constant dialogue with the players, team management, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) since their last match against India,” CWI said. “While the situation remains complex and fluid due to international space restrictions arising from security concerns in the Gulf region CWI assures the public that every precaution is being taken to ensure the safe return of the team to the Caribbean.

“During a high-level call earlier today [Thursday] involving CWI, ICC officials, a representative of team management, and a representative of the players, it was confirmed that a charter flight is currently being arranged for the team’s departure from India, with the expected departure scheduled within the next 24 hours. The departure time remains subject to final air traffic approvals.

“The team remains safe and well as arrangements continue to be finalised. CWI reiterates that the safe return of our players and staff remains our highest priority,” the statement said.