The Sri Lanka cricket team's T20 World Cup campaign has been hit by a double dose of bad luck.
Heavy flooding in Florida has left the team stranded in Fort Lauderdale, forcing a delay in their travel to Saint Lucia for their next match.
Travel delays due to Florida Floods
The team's original flight to the Caribbean was canceled due to the floods, throwing their schedule into disarray. With their next match against the Netherlands scheduled for Monday, June 17th, Sri Lanka hopes to fly out on Friday. A state of emergency has been issued by the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, further complicating their travel plans. The team was supposed to depart from Fort Lauderdale this evening but is now staying back in the U.S., with the expectation of flying out tomorrow.
Washed Out T20 WC Match Against Nepal
Adding to their woes, Sri Lanka's match against Nepal on Wednesday was completely washed out due to the same extreme weather, resulting in a shared point for both teams. This outcome is not ideal for Sri Lanka's qualification chances in the tournament.
