A West Indies men’s cricketer has been accused of sexually harrasing a young woman and investigation is ongoing in the matter.
According to reports, ‘several’ victims are claiming an alleged cover-up to protect the victims and have reached out over the allegations. While asked about the board is aware of allegations, and if they were confident that they wouldn’t be named in the alleged cover-up investigation, CWI president gave a reply statement.
“Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time,” said CWI President Kishore Shallow.
Nigel Hughes, the lawyer engaged by the family of one of the alleged victims, spoke to media 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,” said Hughes.
“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,” addged Hughes.
“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 Windies are involved in a three match test series of Australia tour of West Indies 2025 with the first test is currently played on Kensington Oval.
