BCCI issues official statement after molestation of Australian Women cricketers in Indore

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued an official statement after the molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore during the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the BCCI will review and strengthen its safety protocols to prevent similar incidents.

Cricket Australia (CA) reported that two members were allegedly “approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist” on Thursday. The incident occurred when the players left their team hotel in the morning to visit a café. An FIR was registered after the team’s management security reported the matter.

Deeply Regrettable and Isolated Incident - BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia

The BCCI described the molestation incident involving two Australian women cricketers as an isolated and deeply regrettable event. Devajit Saikia commended the Madhya Pradesh Police for their swift action.

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Saikia also confirmed that the BCCI will review and enhance its safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. He reaffirmed India’s reputation for hospitality and the board’s zero-tolerance stance on such behavior.

“This is a deeply regrettable and isolated incident. India has always been known for its warmth, hospitality, and care towards all guests. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards such acts," Saikia said in an official statement on BCCI’s official X handle.

"We appreciate the swift and effective action taken by the Madhya Pradesh Police in apprehending the accused. The law will take its due course to ensure justice is served. We will also review our existing safety protocols and strengthen them further, if necessary, to ensure such incidents are not repeated," he added.

Official statement of Mr Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI condemning the incident towards the Australian cricketers in Indore

“This is a deeply regrettable and isolated incident. India has always been known for its warmth, hospitality, and care towards all guests. We…

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 25, 2025

It's an Unfortunate Incident - Rajeev Shukla

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla called the incident involving two Australian women cricketers “unfortunate.” Shukla assured that the BCCI will fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation and continue to implement necessary precautions to prevent similar events in the future.

"It's an unfortunate incident; such things should never happen. The accused has already been arrested. No amount of condemnation is enough for this incident," Shukla said, as quoted by India Today.

"The police are conducting their investigation, and the BCCI will do whatever is required from our side. We will continue to take precautions going forward," he added.

The Australian women’s cricket team had been in Indore for a week. They played England on Wednesday, just a day before the incident occurred. The team then faced South Africa on Thursday and will travel to Mumbai for their semi-final match.

We Are Famous for Atithi Devo Bhava - Sunil Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar described the incident as shocking and completely against India’s cultural values. Gavaskar urged strict legal action against the perpetrator, calling for severe punishment to ensure justice is served.

"Yes, I think because we are famous for Atithi Devo Bhava, to hear of this is very, very sad. It is, without question, a heinous incident. The law will take its course for sure, but I do hope that the guilty person is punished severely - you lock him up and throw away the keys. That's the only way, I think. Just lock him up and throw the keys away," Sunil Gavaskar told India Today.

The Australian women’s team has a remarkable campaign in the Women’s World Cup. They are unbeaten and at the top of the points table. Out of seven matches played, they have secured victory in six, with one match ending in no result.

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