Two Australian women cricketers were allegedly subjected to an invasive and disturbing incident in Indore, India, where they were touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist while walking to a cafe. The security team of the Australian cricket squad immediately reported the incident to police, leading to the swift arrest of the perpetrator.
According to officials, the two players were approached by the man on Thursday, a day after Australia's six-wicket victory over England. The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many questioning how such a serious incident could have gone unchecked in the heart of India, where security is often considered paramount.
Cricket Australia confirmed that two members of the Australian women's team were targeted by the man, who has been charged under sections 74 and 78 of the Indian penal code. The charges relate to assault and stalking, respectively. While Cricket Australia expressed its support for the players, it was also critical of the security protocols in place at the time.
The incident has raised serious questions about the safety and security measures in place during the tournament, with Cricket Australia now vowing to review its existing protocols and strengthen them further if necessary.
Australia's team has continued to play in the tournament despite this disturbing incident, but many are left wondering how such an event could have occurred, and what steps can be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
According to officials, the two players were approached by the man on Thursday, a day after Australia's six-wicket victory over England. The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many questioning how such a serious incident could have gone unchecked in the heart of India, where security is often considered paramount.
Cricket Australia confirmed that two members of the Australian women's team were targeted by the man, who has been charged under sections 74 and 78 of the Indian penal code. The charges relate to assault and stalking, respectively. While Cricket Australia expressed its support for the players, it was also critical of the security protocols in place at the time.
The incident has raised serious questions about the safety and security measures in place during the tournament, with Cricket Australia now vowing to review its existing protocols and strengthen them further if necessary.
Australia's team has continued to play in the tournament despite this disturbing incident, but many are left wondering how such an event could have occurred, and what steps can be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
that's just not cool at all! 
anyway, did you know that 1 in 5 women experience some form of street harassment worldwide? 
according to the UN, it's a major human rights issue that affects millions of people. 
️ so when incidents like this happen, it's not just about individual safety but also about systemic change! 
here are some stats on street harassment:
and yeah, Cricket Australia needs to do better in terms of security protocols... 
anyway it's not entirely the crickets fault they shouldnt have been touched by anyone like that but at the same time what were the cops doing out there didnt see anything suspicious on camera so yeah review those security protocols is the least they can do
that security protocols aren't tight enough especially when you're dealing with high-profile athletes. I mean, come on, a quick Google search would've told this guy the cricket team's schedule and route to the cafe beforehand. And what's with the police not being more proactive? Like, they're supposed to be in the area anyway? It's just basic common sense 
. It's absolutely appalling that these two cricketers were subjected to such an invasive and disturbing act, especially while walking to a cafe. I mean, can you even imagine how traumatic that must have been for them? The fact that the security team sprang into action and reported it to the police is commendable, but it just raises more questions about why this incident wasn't prevented in the first place 
. The players' well-being and safety should always be the top priority, and if Cricket Australia isn't taking steps to ensure that, then they need to reevaluate their approach 
I just saw that thread about the Aussie cricketers getting touched by a psycho on a motorbike & I'm still trying to process it 
It's just so frustrating knowing that these girls were walking alone and vulnerable 
. They should totally have a personal bodyguard or at least some extra security measures in place 
Cricket Australia needs to step up their game and review those protocols ASAP 
We don't want this kind of thing happening again 
Like they're not already a menace on the roads, now we gotta worry about 'em harassing cricketers too? 
Can't even walk to a cafe without being touched up by some psycho. And what's with the "security is paramount" vibe in India? Sounds like just another fancy word for "we don't actually do squat". 
. It's just another reminder that we need to be on our toes all the time, even when we're just trying to grab a coffee. Stronger security protocols are due, no question. Anything less is just, well, unacceptable 
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this incident has got me thinking about safety all over again... gotta hope the perpetrator gets a good dose of justice 
