Indore, India – A 29-year-old man is in custody following allegations that he inappropriately touched two members of the Australian Women's World Cup cricket team in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on Thursday while the players were walking to a cafe during a day off after their victory against England.

According to Cricket Australia (CA), the players were approached and "touched inappropriately" by a motorcyclist. Team security reported the matter to local police, who promptly responded and made an arrest. Following the incident, security protocols in the area have been reviewed.

While authorities have yet to release the suspect's name, initial investigations suggest a troubling history of offenses, ranging from petty theft to a prior assault charge. Sources close to the investigation indicate that the suspect has a record of public nuisance and has been previously cautioned for harassment. This raises concerns about a potential pattern of escalating behavior, culminating in the recent incident involving the Australian cricketers.

"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," stated CA in an official release. "The matter was reported by team security to police who are handling the matter".

The incident has sparked outrage and concern within the cricketing community and beyond. Increased security measures are expected to be implemented for the remainder of the World Cup to ensure the safety of all participating teams. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been approached for comment on the matter.