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Two Australian women cricketers molested in India

The official said that a bystander noted the suspect’s motorcycle number, based on which the accused, Aqeel Khan, was apprehended. “Khan has prior criminal cases registered against him, and an investigation is ongoing,” she added.

 

Cricket Australia statement

Two members of Australia’s Women’s Cricket World Cup team have reportedly been “touched inappropriately” while walking in India.

In a statement, Cricket Australia said the duo were walking to a cafe in Indore when they were approached by someone on a motorcycle.

CA said the duo were harassed by a person on a motorcycle, and the team had alerted police. “CA can confirm two members of the Australian Women’s team were approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist while walking to a cafe in Indore,” CA’s statement read.

“The matter was reported by team security to police, who are handling the matter.”

Australia plays its final pool match of the tournament on Saturday against South Africa, before next week’s semi-final.

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