Former England captain Michael Vaughan and South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock have criticized the International Cricket Council over what they describe as unequal treatment of teams following elimination from the T20 World Cup in India.

England was provided with a charter flight home shortly after their semifinal exit from the tournament. In contrast, the West Indies and South Africa, who were eliminated in earlier rounds, remain in Kolkata awaiting their departure arrangements.

Vaughan argued that a team's influence within the ICC should not determine their post-elimination travel logistics, calling for fair treatment across all participating nations. De Kock echoed these concerns, stating that his team was left "just in the dark" about their travel plans.

The situation has highlighted ongoing discussions about equality among cricket's governing bodies and whether certain nations receive preferential treatment in tournament logistics. Both players emphasized that all teams should receive similar support regardless of their standing within cricket's administrative structure.

The ICC has not yet responded publicly to the criticism regarding the travel arrangements for the eliminated teams.