Arrest made after Australia cricketers 'touched inappropriately' during Women's World Cup

Cricket Australia have confirmed that two members of their Women's Cricket World Cup team were "approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist while walking to a cafe" in India. Additional deputy commissioner of police (crime) in Indore, Rajesh Dandotiya, has said, "the accused was identified through CCTV footage and arrested."

Dandotiya told BBC News Hindi: "The accused followed the women players for some distance and kept passing lewd remarks. He then moved his motorcycle closer... making inappropriate physical contact."

Cricket Australia's statement reads: "We can confirm two members of the Australian Women's Team were approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist while walking to a cafe in Indore. The matter was reported by team security to police who are handling the matter."

Thursday was a day off for Australia after playing England at Holkar Stadium in Indore. Their final match of the league phase, on Saturday, was also held at the same venue.

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