Australian Women's Cricket Team Players Targeted by Unwanted Advances in India
Two players from Australia's women's cricket team were allegedly subjected to inappropriate touching while walking to a cafe in Indore, India. According to reports, the incident occurred on Thursday, just hours after the team defeated England by six wickets. The two cricketers had been out for a walk when they were approached by a motorcyclist, who made them feel uncomfortable.
Police have launched an investigation and have arrested the accused, who has been charged under several sections of the Indian penal code related to assault and stalking. Cricket Australia has confirmed that the incident was reported to police by team security, but has stopped short of commenting on any potential security breaches.
The players are said to be receiving support from their teammates and management, and will continue playing in the tournament without interruption. The International Cricket Council has been approached for comment, although its response has yet to be made public.
Devajit Saikia, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, described the incident as "deeply regrettable" but stressed that it was an isolated occurrence. He praised the police for their swift action in apprehending the accused and called for further review of safety protocols to prevent similar incidents.
The news of the arrest broke on Saturday, just hours after Australia secured a spot in the semi-finals with a convincing win over South Africa. The team's star spinner, Alana King, took a record-breaking seven wickets for 18 runs in her spell, helping Australia chase down a target of 97 in just 16.5 overs.
Two players from Australia's women's cricket team were allegedly subjected to inappropriate touching while walking to a cafe in Indore, India. According to reports, the incident occurred on Thursday, just hours after the team defeated England by six wickets. The two cricketers had been out for a walk when they were approached by a motorcyclist, who made them feel uncomfortable.
Police have launched an investigation and have arrested the accused, who has been charged under several sections of the Indian penal code related to assault and stalking. Cricket Australia has confirmed that the incident was reported to police by team security, but has stopped short of commenting on any potential security breaches.
The players are said to be receiving support from their teammates and management, and will continue playing in the tournament without interruption. The International Cricket Council has been approached for comment, although its response has yet to be made public.
Devajit Saikia, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, described the incident as "deeply regrettable" but stressed that it was an isolated occurrence. He praised the police for their swift action in apprehending the accused and called for further review of safety protocols to prevent similar incidents.
The news of the arrest broke on Saturday, just hours after Australia secured a spot in the semi-finals with a convincing win over South Africa. The team's star spinner, Alana King, took a record-breaking seven wickets for 18 runs in her spell, helping Australia chase down a target of 97 in just 16.5 overs.
... I mean, I'm glad the police stepped in and arrested that dude, but can't we just have a culture where women feel safe on the street? It's like, what's next? 
They're already saying it was an isolated incident, but if you ask me, it's not just one person doing this to these cricketers... there are plenty of people out there who would do something like that. 
That doesn't sit right with me either. And the ICC hasn't said anything yet... it's like they're just waiting for someone else to make a mistake so they can swoop in and fix it.
They should be able to walk down the street without being harassed or touched without consent. That's just basic human decency, you know? 
those players went through such a traumatic experience and its not right that they're being targeted like that. as an athlete you're already going through so much pressure and stress, the last thing you need is to be objectified like that 
. I hope the Indian authorities are taking this seriously and doing everything they can to ensure the players feel safe again 
. its not just about the physical safety but also the emotional well-being of these women athletes 
and it's even worse when you know they were just trying to enjoy some time off after their big win against England 
The fact that they were just out for a walk and got caught off guard by some psycho on a motorbike is just heartbreaking. 
Glad the police are taking it seriously though, and hopefully this guy faces some serious consequences. And to think, these players are supposed to be inspiring young girls all around the world with their sportsmanship and dedication! 
i was at that cafe in delhi like 10 yrs ago and some dude yelled at me for wearing shorts 
it was super awkward, but ur safety is more important. i feel so bad for these aussie cricketers tho, who's got time for unwanted advances when u're trying to focus on the game? 
. Can you imagine being on a walk with your mates and having some random dude make you feel super uncomfortable? It's not okay, you know? I mean, I've heard of catcalling before, but unwanted touching is just another level of harassment 
. Just saying "security protocols were in place" isn't enough. They need to be specific about what measures they're taking to ensure player safety in the future. And let's not forget the ICC - they've got a responsibility to provide some kind of guidance or support for their teams too 
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. We need to make sure that players feel safe and respected, both on and off the field 
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anyway, glad the police caught the guy and he's facing charges, but still super frustrating that this has to happen to athletes who are just trying to enjoy their time off. hope the aussie team can focus on their next match now 
and the police are like "yup we gotcha" 
I mean, what if it happened in Australia too? would the Aussie team just brush it off and say 'oh, sorry mate, it's just part of the game'? 
...but seriously, lets get to the root of why these things happen in the first place? is there something we can do as a team or as individuals to make sports safer for everyone?
i can only imagine how scary and uncomfortable they must have felt 
the fact that they were targeted because of their profession is just ridiculous 
cricket is a game, not an excuse for someone to be a creep 
let's keep our fingers crossed for a safe and enjoyable competition for everyone involved 