After historic T20 WC, Italy Cricket hit with sexual assault allegations: Report
India Today
Italy Cricket has suspended an unnamed official from their federation after allegations over inappropriately touching a member of Italy's women's national team.
Italy cricket has been embroiled in controversy just days after its historic appearance at the Men’s T20 World Cup. According to a report by Sky Sports, a senior official within the Italian Cricket Federation has been investigated and suspended following allegations of sexual assault.
The individual is accused of inappropriately touching a member of Italy’s women’s national team, with the complaint reportedly filed with police last year.
The development has cast a shadow over what had been a landmark moment for Italian cricket on the global stage. The federation has acknowledged the matter and stated that it will cooperate fully with the relevant judicial authorities as investigations continue.
"The Italian Cricket Federation reiterates that its conduct is guided by principles of fairness, transparency and the protection of its registered members, as well as by the ethical and civic standards that underpin the sporting system,” FCRI said in a statement.
"The federation therefore defers to the competent judicial authorities for any determinations arising from the matter."
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