Two Australia women cricketers were reportedly followed and harassed in Indore, prompting the team to file an FIR and police to book a suspect.
Two Australia women cricketers were reportedly followed and harassed by a man while returning to their hotel in Indore on the morning of October 23. The players were returning from a café to the Radisson Blue Hotel, where the squad is staying. This was when a man on a motorcycle followed them and allegedly touched one player inappropriately before fleeing.
The team’s security manager immediately filed a complaint at the M.I.G. Police Station that evening. According to reports from The Times of India, following a review of CCTV footage, local police identified and arrested the suspect, reportedly named Aqeel Khan, a resident of Khajrana, under charges of stalking and outraging modesty. Notably, Aqeel has prior criminal cases.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have assured full cooperation with the team. Police officials reassured that ensuring the safety and security of the players remains their top priority as the tournament progresses in India.
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Meanwhile, the Alyssa Healy-led Australian team has already qualified for the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-finals. They aim to secure the top spot on the points table by defeating South Africa Women on Saturday, before facing hosts India in the semi-final in Navi Mumbai on October 30.
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