Aussies allegedly stalked, touched at women’s World Cup
Scott Bailey |
Two players in Australia’s World Cup squad have allegedly been stalked and touched inappropriately while in India for the women’s ODI cricket tournament.
Cricket Australia confirmed on Saturday night the incident had been raised with police, after the duo were followed by a man on a motorbike while walking to a cafe.
The pair immediately reported the incident to team security, who contacted police in Indore.
Local media have reported a man has since been arrested over the matter, after the cricketers gave statements to 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,” a CA spokesperson said.
“The matter was reported by team security to police who are handling the matter.”
The incident is alleged to have happened on Thursday morning, the day after Australia’s six-wicket win over England.
The players have been offered support, and are believed to be OK to continue playing in the tournament.
News of the man’s arrest broke as Australia took to the field for their final-round match against South Africa, with a spot in the semi-finals already secured.
Australia have spent large parts of this tournament in Indore, with Saturday night’s clash with South Africa their third game at Holkar Stadium.
Players will leave the city on Sunday, with a semi-final set down for either Mumbai or Guwahati.
Australia entered Saturday night’s game against South Africa undefeated, in their bid to become the first team to win back-to-back ODI World Cups in almost 40 years.
AAP
