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New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday said that it is working on alternate flight plans for players and officials returning from the ongoing T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

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amid the disruption caused by the US strikes on Iran.

The T20 showpiece spectacle that began on February 7, will end up on March 8. Out of the total 20 participants, six still remain in the fray, including defending champions and co-hosts India. Meanwhile, the global governing body on February 28 said that the safety and well-being of every individual in the event is their highest priority and they will do anything for that.

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Security of players, officials top priority: ICC

'The safety and well-being of every individual connected to our event is the ICC's highest priority. We have already mobilised our travel, logistics and security teams, and are working around the clock to ensure that all stakeholders can return home safely, with minimal disruption,' the ICC spokesperson said in a statement.

'We would also urge fans who have travelled or were planning to travel for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to monitor closely and adhere to advisories being issued and consider all factors before undertaking any further international travel.'

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Meanwhile, the ICC also said that a significant number of players, members of team mangement, matcj officials, broadcast team and event staff, rely on Gulf hub airports, particularly Dubai, as key transit points for onward travel to their home countries upon concluding their commitments at the event.

Keeping all of this in mind, the ICC said that its travel and logistics team is working with major international carriers to identify and secure alternative routing options, including connections through European, South Asian and South-East Asian hubs.

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Meanwhile, the US and Israel launched a major offensive on Iran on Saturday, with American President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to overthrow the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.

(With PTI inputs)

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T20 World Cup: ICC working on alternate flight plans for players and officials after US strikes on Iran

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