West Indian cricketer accused of sexual harassment amid WI vs AUS 2025 1st Test: Reports

A West Indian cricketer has reportedly been accused of sexual assault in Guyana during the team’s ongoing three-match home Test series against Australia. A 24-year-old woman claimed the incident occurred after she went on a date with the player. The alleged assault reportedly happened near her residence in Providence, East Bank Demerara. As per Guyana-based Kaieteur News, the woman provided WhatsApp messages where the cricketer appeared to apologize for his actions and allegedly offered her money, further fueling the seriousness of the situation.

In addition to this, SportsMax TV reported that multiple victims have come forward with similar accusations, alleging a widespread cover-up intended to shield the accused player. The channel contacted Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Kishore Shallow, inquiring whether the board was aware of these claims and whether any investigation had been launched. The situation has sparked serious concerns over how the matter is being handled and the potential implications for West Indies cricket.

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"Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time," Shallow said on behalf of Cricket West Indies.

It is a matter of some significant sensitivity: Nigel Hughes

In addition to it, Nigel Hughes, who is the lawyer representing one of the alleged victims, spoke to SportsMax TV and stated that the matter was highly sensitive. He revealed that the allegations had been made two years ago and that an investigation had taken place. According to him, the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions had recommended filing charges. He mentioned that this coincided with the famous Test match win by the West Indies in Australia, after which the suspect returned, and there had been no updates since. Hughes also said that his firm had been contacted about the case two years earlier and that, following a more recent allegation, they had made inquiries about the status of his client’s complaint, but had not received any substantial information.

"It is a matter of some significant sensitivity. The allegations that were leveled by the victims were leveled two years ago. An investigation was conducted, and we understand that there were recommendations from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to institute charges. You will recall the very famous Test match, which the West Indies won in Australia, occurred at the same time, and the suspect returned together and we have heard nothing since. My firm was initially contacted about two years ago, and with the more recent allegation, inquiries were made yesterday and the day before about what the status of my client's complaint was, and we have not been able to obtain any significant information," Hughes told.

Meanwhile, the West Indies are currently competing against Australia in the Test series opener in Barbados. Following the completion of the three red-ball fixtures, the two sides will lock horns in a five-match T20I series, beginning July 12.