The incident took place near Khajrana Road in Indore, the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
Indore: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has strongly condemned the molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, describing the incident as “heinous” and “deeply saddening”.
According to Cricket Australia, two members of the women’s team were “touched inappropriately” by a motorcyclist on Thursday morning while walking from their hotel to a nearby café. The incident took place near Khajrana Road in Indore, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, during the Women’s World Cup 2025. The accused was later arrested and charged under sections 74 (outraging modesty) and 78 (stalking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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Reacting to the incident, Gavaskar told India Today, “Yes, I think because we are famous for Atithi Devo Bhava (the guest is God), to hear of this is very, very sad. It is, without question, a heinous incident. The law will take its course, but I do hope that the guilty person is punished severely – you lock them up and throw away the key. That’s the only way, I think. Just lock him up and throw the keys away.”
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also issued a statement condemning the attack, reiterating its zero-tolerance policy towards such behaviour.
“It is a very condemnable but stray incident. India is known for its hospitality and care. We have zero tolerance for such incidents. We appreciate the State Police (Madhya Pradesh) for their prompt action to nab the culprit. Let the law take its course to punish the culprit. We assure to revisit our safety protocols if required to further tighten the security,” said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia.
Australia have advanced to the semi-finals after defeating South Africa by seven wickets in their final group-stage match in Indore. The victory set up a high-profile clash against Harmanpreet Kaur’s India.
With 13 points from seven matches, Australia topped their group — winning six games, with one no-result — but the off-field episode has cast a shadow over the tournament’s otherwise celebratory spirit.
Published: 26 Oct 2025, 02:09 pm IST
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