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'Deeply regrettable and isolated incident': BCCI secretary Saikia on Australian cricketers' molestat

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'Deeply Regrettable And Isolated Incident': BCCI Secretary Saikia On Australian Cricketers' Molestation Case (Ld)

By IANS News October 25, 2025 • 22:24 PM View: 352

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday issued an official statement on the case of molestation of Australian women cricketers ahead of their Women's ODI World Cup match in Indore, terming it as "a deeply regrettable and isolated incident".

The news of the two unnamed female Australian cricketers being molested by a motorcyclist when they were walking to a nearby cafe from their hotel has sparked outrage and condemnation all over the country, with the BCCI, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association, and former players terming it highly regrettable.

Saikia, in his official statement, condemned the incident in Indore that happened on Thursday.

TAGS Devajit Saikia ODI World Cup Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association Madhya Pradesh Police South Africa Holkar Stadium Alana King World Cup ICC Women Khajrana Road Danny Simmons Aqeel Khan

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