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Indian Minister Blames Cricketers for Harassment, Faces Backlash

10/28/2025

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Story summary

Kailash Vijayvargiya, an Indian minister, faced backlash after blaming two Australian cricketers for harassment in Indore during the Women's World Cup.
He suggested the players should have informed local authorities before going out.
Critics condemned the remarks as regressive.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India pledged to review safety protocols.
Cricket Australia deleted posts about the event due to online harassment.

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Story summary

Kailash Vijayvargiya, an Indian minister, faced backlash after blaming two Australian cricketers for harassment in Indore during the Women's World Cup.
He suggested the players should have informed local authorities before going out.
Critics condemned the remarks as regressive.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India pledged to review safety protocols.
Cricket Australia deleted posts about the event due to online harassment.