Kevin Pietersen’s Flight Detoured Due to Iran-Israel Missile Exchange
Former England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen experienced a harrowing flight detour on Saturday as his plane was forced to reroute to avoid missiles launched by Iran towards Israel. Pietersen, who was en route to Mumbai for an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, shared his unsettling experience on social media.
“Well that’s a first,” Pietersen wrote on Twitter. “Our plane last night had to go back and add another big load of fuel cos we had to reroute to avoid the missiles from Iran. MADNESS!!!! Anyway, in Mumbai and at Wankhede later. One of my favourite cricket grounds!”
The incident occurred amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with Iran launching a series of missiles towards Israeli targets. The Indian embassy in Israel issued advisories to Indian citizens, urging them to remain calm and follow safety protocols.
Despite the geopolitical unrest, the IPL continued with its scheduled matches. In the upcoming encounter, arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are set to face off in what promises to be an electrifying clash.
Mumbai Indians hold a slight advantage in their head-to-head record against Chennai Super Kings, with 20 wins to Chennai’s 18. The stage is set for an intense battle between the two most successful sides in IPL history.
