Indian cricketers not involved in alleged rape

Two Indian nationals have been arrested in Harare after being accused of rape, but reports that they are members of the Indian cricket team are incorrect, officials in Zimbabwe confirmed Sunday.

An article in a Zimbabwean publication claimed that an Indian player involved in the ongoing cricket tour to Zimbabwe had been picked up by police following an allegation made by a Zimbabwean woman.

However security officials looking after the team said none of the players had been involved, which was confirmed by a police spokesperson and the Indian Foreign Office.

The reports appear to have stemmed from the Zimbabwe Republic Police's lack of familiarity with the Indian team.

One of the two men arrested was part of an Indian company that is contracted by Zimbabwe Cricket to engage with sponsors during incoming tours, and was in the country for the current series.