New Delhi, March 1 -- Star England cricketers Jonny Bairstow and Andrew Flintoff, serving as coaches with the England Lions, are stuck in Dubai due to sudden flight cancellations triggered by rising military tensions in the Middle East. The squad, part of a development tour against Pakistan Shaheens, now faces uncertainty as regional airspace closures halt travel.

The England Lions arrived in the UAE for a multi-format series against Pakistan Shaheens, featuring three T20 matches and five unofficial ODIs. The team performed strongly in the T20 format, securing a clean 3-0 sweep. In the 50-over games, they dominated the opener with a convincing nine-wicket victory. However, the second ODI, set for Sunday in Abu Dhabi, was abruptly cancell...