Quinton de Kock criticises ICC over travel arrangements

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Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock
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South African cricketers Quinton de Kock and David Miller have criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) after England were allowed to leave India earlier than South Africa and West Indies following their elimination from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

England, who were knocked out after losing to India national cricket team in the second semifinal, departed Mumbai on Saturday evening via a direct charter flight to London.

Meanwhile, South Africa and West Indies remain stranded in Kolkata as they await confirmation of their travel arrangements amid widespread flight disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

De Kock expressed frustration on social media, suggesting that some teams appeared to receive preferential treatment.

“Funny ICC, we have heard nothing! Meanwhile England are leaving before us somehow? West Indies and South Africa are just in the dark. Strange how different teams have more pull than others,” he wrote on Instagram.

Miller also questioned the situation in a comment on social media.

“Funny that England gets eliminated after West Indies and South Africa and gets on a charter back home tonight, while we are still waiting for answers in Kolkata,” he wrote.

West Indies exited the tournament after a five-wicket defeat to India at Eden Gardens, while South Africa were eliminated after losing to New Zealand national cricket team in the first semifinal.

Both teams are expected to depart together from Kolkata on a charter flight.

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