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Various sports have been impacted by Middle East conflict. (PHOTO: AP & Reuters)

How sports have been impacted by US-Israel strikes on Iran & the resulting travel disruption

March 03, 2026 9:32 am

From Zimbabwe cricket team stranded in India after their T20 World Cup campaign to F1’s massive reroute, how the Middle East conflict has thrown global sports into logistics chaos.

Zimbabwe's return from India has been delayed due to travel disruption caused by US-Israel strikes on Iran. (PHOTO: AP)

Middle East tensions delay Zimbabwe’s return from India after T20 World Cup

March 02, 2026 10:51 pm

In a statement, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed that the players and support staff remain safe despite the change in plans.

South Africa remain unbeaten in the T20 World Cup 2026 as they beat Zimbabwe in New Delhi. (PHOTO: AP)

T20 World Cup: Ruthless South Africa overcome Sikandar Raza show to enter semifinals with all-win record

March 02, 2026 9:31 am

Zimbabwe skipper plays a lone hand with 43-ball 73 before taking three wickets, but score of 153 was always inadequate

West Indies' Akeal Hosein, centre, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Zimbabwe and West Indies in Mumbai, India, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo)

‘Massive learnings for us’: Justin Sammons reflects on Zimbabwe’s adjustment to Indian conditions after 107-run loss to West Indies in Super 8 clash

February 24, 2026 9:22 am

Justin Sammons said that only three members of Zimbabwe’s playing XI had previously featured in India, making the adjustment particularly challenging

ICC T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer, Gudakesh Motie shine to help West Indies crush Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Super Eights game

February 23, 2026 11:19 pm

After conceding 254/6 in 20 overs, any chances of a miraculous win for the African side quickly evaporated when they were reduced to 20/3 inside the third over.

Zimbabwe will take on West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in Mumbai on Monday. (PHOTO: AP & Express Photo by Partha Paul)

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe’s fairytale faces West Indies firepower in Mumbai

February 23, 2026 9:16 am

Having adjusted perfectly to the conditions in Sri Lanka, the flat decks in India offer Zimbabwe a new challenge as they take on West Indies

Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza alongside Brian Bennett during the T20 World Cup 2026 match vs Sri Lanka. (PHOTO: AP)

T20 World Cup: Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett power Zimbabwe past Sri Lanka by 6 wickets ahead of Super 8 stage

February 19, 2026 7:26 pm

The pair’s stand of 69 runs in 50 balls went a long way in helping Zimbabwe get home, underlining not just composure but also their ability to read conditions and opposition.

Bennett guided Zimbabwe past the 100-run mark in the 13th over and brought up his half-century

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe highlights: ZIM beat SL by 6-wickets in Colombo

February 19, 2026 11:45 pm

SL vs ZIM: Catch live action from the SL vs ZIM Group B clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today.

Zimbabwe's qualification to the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s have come on the back of two years of meticulous toil. (AP Photo)

‘This is not accidental’: How Zimbabwe’s Super Eights berth is a product of two years of deliberate, patient construction

February 19, 2026 11:37 am

Zimbabwe coach Sammons talks about how the mood in camp is despite gruelling schedule that had them travel by bus: ‘four hours to Kandy, four hours back, play again next day’