The West Indies cricket team is currently playing a Test series on the Australia tour, but in the meantime a big and shocking news has come out which has shaken the cricket fans. 11 women have made serious allegations of rape and sexual harassment against a player of the current West Indies team. This matter has come into discussion rapidly and the reaction of Cricket West Indies (CWI) has also come to the fore.
Serious allegations against Guyana player
This sensational news started with a report in Guyana’s local newspaper Kaieteur Sports. The report states that at least 11 women have accused a current cricketer of the West Indies team of rape and sexual abuse. Not only this, a minor girl is also included in them. The title of this report was kept: “Monster in Maroon” – which is a direct target on the image of the accused player.
CWI’s clarification – “We are not aware”
SportsMax channel spoke to Cricket West Indies President Kishore Shallow in this matter. He said, “The board has not yet received any formal information in this matter, so we cannot comment on it at the moment.”
However, the channel also told that he also asked the cricket board whether the board is investigating this case and whether the board is trying to save this player.
Lawyer’s disclosure: “Victim had come earlier too”
Guyana’s famous lawyer Nigel Hughes also spoke on this issue. He said, “Two years ago a victim came to me and told me about these allegations. That player was part of the same West Indies team that defeated Australia at the Gabba ground in Brisbane in January 2024.”
Hughes also told that when the team returned from the Australia tour, that player was welcomed like a hero in Guyana. After this the matter had calmed down, but recently the inquiry has started again on this.
Who is this player?
At present, the identity of this player has not been revealed, but it is definitely being said that he is a member of the current West Indies team and he has not retired yet. Discussions have intensified on this matter among social media and cricket fans.
Test series going on against Australia
The West Indies team is currently playing a 3-match Test series in Australia. The first Test is being held in Barbados. By the end of the second day’s play, Australia has scored 92 runs for 4 wickets in their second innings. West Indies had scored 190 runs in the first innings, giving them a lead of 10 runs. Australia’s first innings was limited to 180 runs.
🔍 Conclusion:
This matter is a big setback for West Indies cricket. Until the full investigation is done, the name of this player will not be revealed. But if these allegations are proven to be true, then it could become one of the biggest scandals in the world of cricket.