In a disturbing incident during the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s World Cup, Indian police arrested a 30-year-old man accused of stalking and inappropriately touching two Australian cricketers in Indore, central India. The incident occurred on Thursday morning as the players left their hotel to visit a cafe. According to police officer Rajesh Dandotiya, the team’s security promptly reported the matter, leading to the swift identification and arrest of the suspect within six hours. The accused, who has a prior criminal record, allegedly followed the players and attempted to harass them approximately 800 meters from their hotel. Cricket Australia confirmed the incident but did not disclose the identities of the players. The Times of India reported that one of the cricketers sent a distress message to the team’s security manager, stating that a man was following and attempting to grab them. Team officials immediately intervened, and a police patrol escorted the players safely back to their hotel. Authorities have filed a case against the man for stalking and inappropriate behavior. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about women’s safety in India, despite recent progress in gender equality and empowerment. The Australian team was in Indore for their pool match against South Africa on Saturday.