The International Cricket Council (ICC) is carefully monitoring the evolving scenario within the Middle East and has activated complete contingency plans to safeguard the journey, logistics and well-being of all stakeholders related to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, presently underway in India and Sri Lanka.
While the disaster within the Middle East has no direct bearing on the conduct of the match, the ICC acknowledges {that a} vital variety of personnel – together with gamers, crew administration, match officers, broadcast groups, and occasion workers – depend on Gulf hub airports, significantly Dubai (DXB), as key transit factors for onward journey to their dwelling nations upon concluding their commitments on the occasion.
ICC Spokesperson: “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. 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.”
Measures Currently in Place
The ICC Travel and Logistics crew is actively working with main worldwide carriers to determine and safe various routing choices, together with connections via European, South Asian and South-East Asian hubs.
The ICC safety consultants are liaising with related authorities and can present real-time advisories because the scenario develops. A devoted ICC Travel Support Desk has additionally been activated.
The ICC will proceed to challenge updates because the scenario evolves and stays dedicated to the sleek and protected conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
