11 women, including minor, accuse cricketer of rape, sexual assault: Report

A West Indies cricketer, currently part of the national squad in the ongoing home series against Australia, has been accused of multiple instances of rape and sexual assault, according to reports from several Caribbean media outlets.

According to a video report by SportsMax TV, a prominent Caribbean-based sports broadcaster, the cricketer in question hails from Guyana and is actively involved in the current West Indies national team setup. The gravity of the allegations lies in the reported number of accusers, at least 11 women, including one minor, who have come forward with claims of rape, sexual assault, or other forms of unwanted sexual advances. 

The initial allegations appear to have been documented by Kaieteur Sports, a newspaper based in Guyana. The outlet quoted chilling accounts: “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.”

Despite the serious nature of the claims, no formal charges have been filed against the player at this time. Furthermore, Cricket West Indies (CWI) maintained that they are currently unaware of the situation and therefore not in a position to comment.

In the SportsMax TV report, CWI President Kishore Shallow was quoted as saying: “Cricket West Indies is unaware of the circumstances and, therefore, is not in a position to comment at this time.”

Adding another dimension to the story, lawyer Nigel Hughes revealed that one of the alleged victims had contacted him two years ago, long before the allegations gained public attention. Hughes also confirmed that the player in question was part of the West Indies squad that famously defeated Australia at the Gabba in January 2024.

The report also alleges that there have been significant efforts to suppress information and protect the player involved. While no specific details have been made public regarding such attempts, the suggestion of a potential cover-up has added urgency and weight to calls for a formal investigation. As of now, the identity of the accused remains undisclosed, and no official action has been taken.

This article first appeared on Mid Day