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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
West Indies cricket star accused of raping teen cousin; 10 more women speak out
A West Indies international cricketer - currently part of the national setup - has been accused of rape, sexual assault, harassment, and unwanted advances by at least 11 women, including his teenager cousin, according to a June 27 report by Kaieteur News in Guyana. The cricketer, reportedly from Guyana, received a "hero's welcome" after West Indies' historic Test win over Australia in 2024. While his name has been widely circulated on social media, he has not been officially identified, and no formal charges have been filed. Teenager alleges rape in 2023; family accuses cover-up One of the alleged victims was just 18 years old at the time of the assault, which reportedly occurred on March 3, 2023, at a house in New Amsterdam, Berbice. According to the victim's family, the cricketer picked her up under the pretense of "socialising" and brought her to a residence where others were present. They also stated that she Initially felt safe - until he allegedly led her upstairs and forcibly raped her. The family has since accused the player's entourage, as well as Guyanese law enforcement, of attempting to suppress the case. More women speak out, present evidence of abuse Since the report's publication, more women have come forward with claims of repeated abuse and cover-up attempts. Several have presented evidence, including screenshots, voice notes, medical records, and messages. One survivor claimed the cricketer offered a financial settlement, which the family rejected. "We don't want money. I want justice for what he did to my daughter," they said. Lawyer says prosecutors once recommended charges Prominent lawyer Nigel Hughes, who represents one of the complainants, told SportsMax TV that initial complaints were made nearly two years ago, around early 2023. He said prosecutors had recommended charges be filed following an investigation, but the case subsequently vanished from the public eye. Hughes added that renewed inquiries on June 25 and 26, 2025, have yielded no updates from authorities. Meanwhile, the teenage survivor and others remain frustrated by ongoing delays and repeated questioning.
Hindustan Times
9 hours 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.
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
West Indies face daunting chase to win 1st Test against Australia
West Indies have been set a daunting victory target of 301 after Australia were dismissed for 310 on the stroke of tea on the third day of the first Test at Kensington Oval on Friday. HT Image Shamar Joseph led the home side's bowling effort with five wickets for the cost of 87 runs to finish with match figures of 9-133. Australia's recovery from the perilous position of 65-4 late on day two was engineered by half-centuries from Travis Head, Beau Webster and Alex Carey. Wicketkeeper-batsman Carey did the bulk of the scoring in a productive afternoon session for the visitors before he was ninth out for a top score of 65. With a clear intent on aggression on a pitch becoming increasingly two-paced, the Australians progressed at almost a run-a-minute after lunch despite wickets falling at regular intervals. Carey, whose innings occupied 75 balls, built on the platform laid by Head and Webster, who batted through most of the morning in a 102-run fifth-wicket partnership the first century stand of the match. Head was trapped lbw for 61 by Shamar Joseph 20 minutes before lunch. However, the course of the first session could have been very different had Justin Greaves held on to another straightforward catch at second slip off Alzarri Joseph when Head was on 22. This was the seventh chance put down by the West Indies slip cordon in the match a poor display in one of the fundamental aspects of the game which began on day one when four catches were shelled. That error within the first half-hour of the day's play seemed to deflate the Caribbean side, and Webster, then partnered by Carey, was able to turn the screw by putting on 41 for the sixth wicket before falling for 63, caught behind off Shamar Joseph. The right-armer also accounted for Mitchell Starc and wrapped up the innings when last man Josh Hazlewood was bowled off the inside edge to give the Guyanese pacer his fourth five-wicket haul and third against Australia. Putting his faith almost entirely in his pacemen, skipper Roston Chase only introduced the West Indies' lone specialist spinner, Jomel Warrican, for his first bowl of the match when Head and Webster were within sight of the 100-run mark in their partnership during a frustrating morning for the home side. str/nf This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
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First Post
a day ago
- Sport
- First Post
West Indian cricketer accused of sexual assault, rape by several women, was part of historic win in Australia: Report
Cricket West Indies meanwhile has refused to comment on reports of a member of the senior men's cricket team being accused of sexual assault and rape by at least 11 women. read more The West Indies men's cricket team in action on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Barbados. AP A member of the West Indian men's cricket team has been accused of several counts of rape, sexual assault and harassment, Caribbean news outlets have reported. According to Jamaica's SportsMax TV, the accused cricketer is Guyanese and is part of the current setup, and is facing accusations from no less than 11 women. No other details regarding the accused cricketer have been made public as yet, and a charge is yet to be filed against him. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The report by SportsMax TV also mentions multiple attempts to cover up the player's alleged actions. They have since reached out to Cricket West Indies (CWI), which has refused to comment on the matter so far. 'Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time,' CWI President Kishore Shallow told the Jamaican broadcaster. Accused cricketer was part of Gabba triumph SportsMax TV's coverage of the incident cites an article titled 'Monster in Maroon' was published on Guyanese newspaper Kaieteur News on Thursday. Rawle Toney, the author of the piece, alleges that action is yet to be taken by Guyanese authorities against the accused cricketer. 'The allegation was serious and credible. But like so many others, the story began to fade, not because it lacked truth, but because the system wore the survivor down,' read a line from the report. Lawyer Nigel Hughes, who was approached by one of the victims two years ago, appeared on SportsMax TV and further revealed that the accused cricketer was part of the West Indian squad that pulled off a stunning 8-run victory over Australia at The Gabba in January 2024. The player had received a 'hero's welcome' back home in Guyana after returning from Australia, Hughes added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
News18
a day 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
