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Two members of Australia's women's cricket team were allegedly molested by a motorcyclist in the Indian city of Indore on Thursday morning.
The incident occurred as the players were walking to a café near their hotel on Ring Road.
They are in the city for their final league match of the Women's World Cup against South Africa on Saturday.
According to reports, both players were 'touched inappropriately' by a man on a motorcycle.
Cricket Australia confirmed the incident in an official statement.
'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,' the statement said.
The alleged incident happened during a break between matches at the Women's World Cup
Indian Police have reportedly taken a 30-year-old man into custody over the alleged attack (pictured is the Australian Women's Cricket Team and coaching and support staff in India)
'The matter was reported by team security to police, who are handling the matter.'
The Australian team's security manager, Danny Simmons, lodged a formal complaint at the MIG police station later that night.
The Times of India has reported that police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Akil Khan.
He was arrested following a search operation on Thursday evening.
Indore's additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said the arrest came after swift coordination between police and Australian security staff.
'We had received a complaint from the Australian security team that two players faced inappropriate behaviour while returning to the hotel from a café,' Dandotiya said.
'A case was registered on Thursday night, and the accused has been arrested under an intensive strategic operation.'
Indian authorities have reportedly given assurances to the team that their safety will be maintained for the rest of the tour.
Australia currently sit atop the World Cup points table but still need a win to lock in first place.
Finishing No. 1 would set up a semi-final clash with India on October 30 in Navi Mumbai, while South Africa would meet England in Guwahati on October 29.
If Australia lose, they’ll drop to second and face England in the first semi-final, with South Africa taking top spot and lining up against India in the second semi-final.
