Australian Cricketers Harassed by Motorcyclist in India

INDORE: Two Australian women cricketers were harassed by a motorcyclist in India’s Indore as they were walking to a café, Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Saturday.

The incident occurred ahead of Australia’s final Women’s World Cup league match against South Africa.

Cricket Australia reported that the players were approached and touched inappropriately by the motorcyclist while walking on Thursday morning, a day after Australia’s victory over England.

According to CA, the matter was swiftly reported by team security to the police, who are now investigating the incident.

Rajesh Dandotiya, Indore’s Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), told BBC that the accused had been following the cricketers for some time, passing lewd remarks before moving his motorcycle closer and making inappropriate physical contact.

The accused was identified via CCTV footage and was subsequently arrested.

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