Kolkata, March 3 -- The West Indies cricket team's departure from India has been postponed due to international airspace restrictions arising from security concerns in the Gulf Region, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed on Monday.

In an official statement, CWI said, "These restrictions are a direct result of the security threats posed by military action in the Gulf Region, which has impacted several international flight routes and required airlines to adjust scheduled services for safety reasons."

The board assured that the safety and well-being of the players, coaching staff, and officials remain the highest priority.

"CWI is working closely with the International Cricket Council (ICC), relevant governmental authorities, and airline ...