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Two of Australia Women’s Cricket team ‘touched inappropriately’ at World Cup

Cricket Australia have issued a statement (PA)
Cricket Australia have issued a statement (PA) (PA Archive)
  • Two members of Australia's Women's Cricket World Cup team were "touched inappropriately" by a member of the public in India.
  • The incident took place on Thursday in Indore, during a day off for the team following their group-stage victory over England.
  • Cricket Australia confirmed the players were approached and touched by a motorcyclist while walking to a cafe.
  • The matter was reported to the police by team security, who are now handling the investigation.
  • Reports from India indicate an arrest has been made, and security protocols in the area have been reviewed in the aftermath of the incident.
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