Cricket Australia says two Women's World Cup members were 'touched inappropriately' in India

In short:

Two members of Australia's Women's Cricket World Cup team have reportedly been "touched inappropriately" while walking in India.

In a statement, Cricket Australia said the duo were walking to a cafe in Indore when they were approached by someone on a motorcycle.

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Australia plays its final pool match of the tournament on Saturday against South Africa, before next week's semifinal.

Two members of Australia's women's cricket team have been "touched inappropriately" in India, Cricket Australia (CA) has said.

The players were reportedly walking back to a cafe in Indore on Thursday, the morning after Australia defeated England by six wickets in the Women's Cricket World Cup.

CA said the duo were harassed by a person on a motorcycle, and the team had alerted police.

"CA 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," CA's statement read.

"The matter was reported by team security to police, who are handling the matter."

Indian news outlet, The Times Of India, reported that a suspect had been identified by local police.

Australia plays its final pool match of the tournament on Saturday against South Africa, before next week's semifinal.

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