New Delhi: BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla has expressed regret over the incident of molestation of Australia’s women cricketers after the event unfolded recently in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The team is in Indore for their ongoing Women’s World Cup match against South Africa, played at the Holkar Stadium.

The two Australian cricketers, names still unknown, were molested during their walk to a nearby cafe from their team hotel. A man on a bike stalked them and “touched inappropriately” one of the players before taking off from the scene. However, prompt action was taken after the team’s security manager filed an FIR, leading to the accused’s arrest.

Commenting on the situation and expressing distress over the matter, Shukla told IANS:

“This is a deeply regrettable incident. No one could

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