Akeal Jerome Hosein (born 25 April 1993) is a Trinidadian cricketer who represents the West Indies cricket team. He plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League.
Akeal Hosein to Cristiano Ronaldo
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein jokingly posted on social media that he might need help from football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
He wrote that Ronaldo should send his private jet to rescue him.
The joke comes from:
- Hosein admires Ronaldo
- He even copies Ronaldo’s famous “Siuuu” celebration sometimes.
🏏 Why West Indies players are stranded in India
After the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches in India ended, several West Indies cricket team players and staff have been unable to fly back home.
✈️ The reason:
- Airspace restrictions and flight cancellations caused by tensions and conflict in parts of the Middle East and Gulf region.
- Normal routes are disrupted, and Pakistan airspace is already limited, making alternate flight paths crowded.
Because of this, teams are struggling to find flights out of India.
🧑🏫 Coach also frustrated
Head coach Daren Sammy also posted online saying he just wants to go home, showing the team’s frustration.
I just wanna go home
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) March 5, 2026
The governing body Cricket West Indies says it is trying to arrange a charter flight to bring the players back safely.
🏏 IPL situation
Some West Indies players will stay in India because the Indian Premier League starts soon.
- Akeal Hosein has been signed by Chennai Super Kings.
But he is among the players who first want to return home before coming back for the tournament.
West Indies players are stuck in India due to airspace restrictions caused by regional conflicts, and Akeal Hosein jokingly asked Cristiano Ronaldo to send his jet to rescue him.