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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Star West Indies cricketer accused of rape by 11 women, including teen cousin; family tried to bribe victims
A West Indies international cricketer—currently part of the national set-up—has been accused by at least 11 women, including a teenager, of rape, sexual assault, harassment, and unwanted advances, according to a June 27 report by Kaieteur News in Guyana. West Indies cricketer accused of rape(AFP) Among those speaking out, one victim was just 18 years old when she claims the cricketer assaulted her on March 3, 2023, at a house in New Amsterdam, Berbice. According to family accounts, he had picked her up under the guise of 'socialising' and brought her to a residence filled with others. She felt safe—until he allegedly led her upstairs and forcibly raped her. The family has accused the player's entourage and Guyanese law enforcement of efforts to suppress the case. Since the report came out, more women have come forward, producing evidence like screenshots, voice notes, medical filings, and messages, claiming repeated assaults and attempts at cover-up. One survivor disclosed that the cricketer offered money to settle the matter, but the family refused, saying, 'We don't want money. I want justice for what he did to my daughter.' None of the allegations has yet resulted in formal charges. However, lawyer Nigel Hughes, representing one of the complainants, informed SportsMax TV that initial complaints were made roughly two years ago—meaning early 2023. Hughes said those allegations prompted an investigation, and prosecutors recommended charges be filed, but then the matter disappeared from public view Hughes added that renewed inquiries 'literally yesterday and the day before' (i.e., June 25–26, 2025) yielded no updates from authorities and that the abused teenager and others have grown weary from repeated questioning and institutional delays Several reports accuse Guyanese law enforcement of 'stonewalling' and attempting to suppress complaints, with some alleging pressure from influential figures tied to the cricketer's family. The same cricketer was even reportedly arrested on a sexual assault allegation. It was alleged that the accused was allegedly involved in the rape of a teen relative under the age of consent. The victim later withdrew her statement, and the case was closed; charges were not pressed. Notably, the cricketer was part of the West Indies squad that secured a historic victory over Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane in January 2024. Upon their return to Guyana, he received a hero's welcome, even amid ongoing accusations These allegations emerged publicly during the ongoing Test series against Australia, adding pressure to the sport's governing bodies Cricket West Indies (CWI), when contacted by SportsMax TV, stated: 'Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time.' — CWI President Kishore Shallow. Despite multiple media reports, CWI continues to assert it has not received any official notification or documentation from Guyanese authorities.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
West Indies rocked by sickening allegations
The West Indies have been rocked by the news that a member of the cricket team has been accused of shocking sex offences. One of the alleged offences includes rape. Reports suggest 11 women are among the alleged victims, with one of the women still a teenager. There are also claims that local authorities have 'stonewalled' the complainants since the West Indies returned from Australia following the tour in 2023-2024. Law firm Hughes, Fields and Stoby has confirmed it is on the case. 'The allegations that were levelled by the victim were levelled two years ago,' lawyer Nigel Hughes said on local broadcaster SportsMax TV. 'An investigation was conducted and we understand that there were recommendations by the office of public prosecutions to institute charges. 'I think the evidence is pretty strong in relation to what is happening here.' The story reportedly 'escalated' while the West Indies clashed with Australia in the first Test in Bridgetown. In that Test, the West Indies suddenly crumbled on the third day and lost the match. Guyana's leading news agency Kaieteur News recently reported on the story. Officials from Cricket West Indies are not commenting on the matter. 'Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time,' CWI president Kishore Shallow recently said in a statement. 'CWI has not received any communication or official information (about the matter),' they again said on Saturday (AEST). Hughes said no charges had been laid as yet. He also said that the alleged matter went quiet when the team returned from the Australian tour but inquiries have again sparked up over the past few days. The original report out of Guyana said: 'I have heard accounts from no fewer than eleven women, one of them a teenager, who allege that they have been sexually assaulted, raped, or subjected to unwanted sexual advances by him (the West Indies cricketer).'
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
West Indies cricketer accused of sexual assault, victims allege cover-up: Report
A West Indies cricketer, who is currently part of the senior national team set-up, has been accused of sexual harassment and rape. According to a media report in the Caribbean, as many as eleven women, including a teenager, have alleged rape, sexual assault, or unwanted sexual advances by the cricketer in question is from Guyana, according to Kaieteur News. Several of the women reportedly lodged complaints with law enforcement authorities in Guyana; however, the report claims there have been attempts to suppress the woman, who recently reported an incident to the Guyana Police Force, became emotionally distressed during an official interview and was subsequently hospitalised. An investigation into the matter is ongoing, according to local media. The family of one woman, who was 18 years old at the time, alleges she was sexually assaulted by the cricketer on March 3, 2023, at a residence in New Amsterdam, Berbice. The accused, a known acquaintance of the family, had picked her up from her workplace under the pretext of socialising, according to the news arriving at a house where several men were seen outside, she initially felt safe. However, once inside, she was allegedly taken upstairs by the cricketer, where the assault occurred. The family claims there has been a sustained effort by law enforcement to cover up the case. The victim's mother said her daughter trusted the accused and has been emotionally devastated since the the initial report by Kaieteur News, multiple women have come forward with similar allegations, submitting supporting evidence including screenshots, messages, voice notes, and medical survivors cited fatigue from repeated questioning and a lack of institutional support. Some claimed earlier complaints were ignored or quietly dismissed, according to the Cricket West Indies (CWI) stated it was unaware of the circumstances when asked by a leading television channel whether it was informed of the accusations against the player.'Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time,' CWI President Kishore Shallow was quoted as saying by SportsMax details of the allegations have surfaced at a time when the West Indies men's Test team, led by Roston Chase, is currently playing Australia in the new cycle of the World Test Championship.- EndsMust Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Shocking! West Indies Cricketer Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Last Updated: An active West Indies men's cricketer has been accused of sexually harassing several women in Guyana. Investigations are ongoing. A West Indies cricketer, part of the national men's team, has been accused of sexual harassment in Guyana. According to SportsMax TV, 'several' victims are claiming an alleged cover-up to protect the victims. An investigation is ongoing in the matter. The media house, in its report, said it reached out to Cricket West Indies (CWI) over the serious accusations. It asked if the board was aware of the allegations, what actions they had taken if they were, and if they were confident that they wouldn't be named in the alleged cover-up investigation. 'Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time," CWI President Kishore Shallow was quoted as saying in the report. Guyanese newspaper Kaieteur is said to be the first to bring the issue to light. In its latest report, titled 'Monster in Maroon', the newspaper claimed to have heard accounts from 'no fewer than eleven women, one of them a teenagaer', accusing the cricketer of sexual assault, rape or unwanted sexual advances. Nigel Hughes, the lawyer engaged by the family of one of the alleged victims, spoke to SportsMax TV to give details of the investigation. 'I think you have highlighted that it is a matter of some significant sensitivity. The allegations that were leveled by the victim were leveled 2 years ago, and an investigation was conducted, and we understand that they 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," Hughes said. 'My firm was initially contacted about 2 years ago and then of course, with the more recent allegations, inquiries were made literally 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," he added. The West Indies men are currently playing a three-Test series against Australia, the first of which is currently on in Barbados. First Published: June 27, 2025, 12:25 IST
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
West Indies Star Cricketer Accused Of Sexual Assault, Rape By 11 Women: Report
An unnamed West Indies men's cricketer has been accused of several counts of sexual assault, sexual harrasment and rape, as per reports in West Indies-based media outlets. According to a video report by Caribbean-based SportsMax TV, the cricketer in question is from Guyana and is a part of the current national team setup. Further information in the video report states that the cricketer has been accused by at least 11 women. However, no charge has been filed as of yet against the cricketer. Cricket West Indies (CWI) has also refused to comment on the matter. The report appears to have emerged originally from Guyana-based newspaper Kaieteur Sports. The report further contained this revelation: "I have heard accounts from no fewer than eleven women, one of them a teenager, who allege that they have been sexually assaulted, raped, or subjected to unwanted sexual advances by him." Guys! This incredibly concerning and disconcerting. @windiescricket - do something. Say something. — T (@teecha_) June 26, 2025 As per the subsequent video report, there have also allegedly been significant attempts to cover up the player and his actions. SportsMax TV, which made the video report, reached out to Cricket West Indies asking whether they were aware of the matter, whether there was any investigation in place, and whether there were any attempts to cover-up. This was the response: "Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time," CWI President Kishore Shallow was quoted as saying, in the report. As per lawyer Nigel Hughes - who was reached out to by one of the alleged victims two years ago - the player was part of the West Indies squad that famously beat Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane in January 2024. Hughes stated that no charges have been filed against the cricketer by the victims. He also claimed that talk regarding the player's actions died down after he returned to Guyana from the tour of Australia. However, enquiries as recent as a day or two ago have taken place regarding the matter. Hughes also stated that the cricketer received a "hero's welcome" upon returning to Guyana following the West Indies' victory in Australia a year ago.
