Last Updated:October 25, 2025, 15:58 IST
The two cricketers had left their hotel and were heading towards a cafe when a man on a motorcycle began following them.
The Australian players were on their way to a cafe when the incident took place. (AP Photo)
Two Australian women cricketers, participating in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India, were reportedly followed, and one was molested by a man on a motorcycle in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, police said on Saturday.
The suspect was arrested on Friday in connection with the incident, which took place on Thursday morning near Khajrana Road, an official confirmed.
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Sub-Inspector Nidhi Raghuvanshi revealed that the two cricketers had left their hotel and were walking towards a cafe when a man on a motorcycle started following them.
He allegedly touched one of them inappropriately before speeding off, she added.
The cricketers immediately informed their team security officer, Danny Simmons, who contacted local security liaison officers and arranged for a vehicle to assist them.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Himani Mishra later met the two players, recorded their statements, and registered a First Information Report under sections 74 (use of criminal force to outrage a woman’s modesty) and 78 (stalking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the MIG police station.
A bystander who witnessed the incident noted down the motorcycle’s registration number, which helped police trace and arrest the suspect, identified as Akil Khan.
“Khan has previous criminal cases against him, and the investigation is underway,” Mishra said.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) office bearer and BJP MP Anil Firozia has termed the incident a security protocol lapse. Acknowledging the failure, Firozia said that directions have been issued to police to investigate the matter thoroughly and take strict action against those responsible.
He urged that the incident, which concerns the dignity and safety of women, should not be politicised by the opposition, assuring that the Mohan Yadav-led government will ensure the toughest possible action against the culprits.
Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital…Read More
Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital… Read More
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October 25, 2025, 13:06 IST
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