This special report looks at the shocking incident in Indore where two Australian women cricketers were stalked and harassed in India at the ICC Women’s World Cup. According to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, “it is a very unfortunate incident which brings a bad reputation”. The incident occurred as the players walked from their hotel to the cafe, prompting immediate police action. An FIR was lodged and the accused, identified as Akil Khan, was arrested on a tip-off from a passerby. The report delves into the political fallout and serious questions raised about the safety of international sportsmen and women in India, an act that brought global shame during a major tournament.
