Sat Oct 25 15:57:20 UTC 2025: Summary:
Two Australian women’s cricket team players were allegedly stalked and one was molested while walking near their hotel in Indore, India. A man on a motorcycle followed them and inappropriately touched one of the players before fleeing. The BCCI and MPCA strongly condemned the incident, assuring the Australian team of their support and vowing to review and tighten security protocols. The accused has been arrested, and police are investigating. The MPCA expressed regret that the incident has marred Indore’s reputation as a safe city and questioned whether the players had requested security for their outing.
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BCCI Condemns Alleged Molestation of Australian Cricketer in India, Promises Security Review
Indore, India – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a strong condemnation following an alleged stalking and molestation incident involving two members of the Australian women’s cricket team in Indore. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when the players, while walking near their hotel, were reportedly followed by a man on a motorcycle. According to police reports, the man inappropriately touched one of the players before fleeing the scene.
Local police have apprehended the suspect, and an investigation is underway. The BCCI Secretary, Devajit Saikia, stated that the organization has “zero tolerance” for such incidents and praised the Madhya Pradesh police for their swift action. “It is a very condemnable but stray incident,” Saikia said. “India is known for its hospitality and care. We assure [we will] revisit our safety protocols if required to further tighten the security.”
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) also expressed shock and anguish over the incident, emphasizing the importance of respect, safety, and dignity for women. “No woman should ever have to endure such trauma,” the MPCA stated, offering support to the affected players and the Australian team. They also apologized for the incident, which they said had cast a shadow over Indore’s reputation for safety.
The MPCA noted that the Australian team’s security officer coordinated with local authorities after the incident. However, they also raised questions about whether the players had requested security for their outing, suggesting that this aspect will be examined as part of the ongoing review.
The BCCI and MPCA have both assured the Australian team of their full support and cooperation as the investigation continues. They have pledged to revisit their security protocols to ensure the safety of all visiting teams during the ongoing World Cup and future events.
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