- Coach has addressed the serious allegations
- Teams play the second Test from July 4
Australia’s tour of the West Indies has been overshadowed by sexual assault allegations levelled against an unnamed West Indian international cricketer.
The West Indies are just two days away from the start of the second Test as accusations of sexual misconduct hang over one of their stars.
Reports in a South American newspaper claim that 11 women are among the alleged victims, including a teenager.
It’s understood that no charges have been filed against the player.
Speaking on Wednesday morning, West Indies coach and former star Daren Sammy responded to the allegations.
‘We are all aware of what’s been going on in the media. I’m very close to my players. I’ve had conversations with them,’ Sammy said.
Coach Daren Sammy (pictured) has addressed allegations levelled against a West Indian player
Australia’s second Test against the Windies gets underway on July 4, AEST (pictured, Aussie stars celebrate winning the first Test)
‘One thing I could say is, we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served.
‘However there’s a process. And as you say, there’s allegations and we will continue to support in whatever way we can, to make sure that due process and the right system is followed.
‘As now, it’s allegations. We know the justice system, you’ve got to wait for things to process.
‘I’m not a judge, I’m not a prosecutor… You’ve got to go through right channels, hearsay or allegations is just allegation.’
When asked is Cricket West Indies was doing an investigation, Sammy couldn’t confirm.
‘I can’t answer to that to be honest,’ he said.
‘I’m pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure the right process is followed.’
The alleged victims in the case have hired lawyer Nigel Hughes to represent them.
Reports claim that 11 women are among the player’s alleged victims (pictured, skippers Pat Cummins and Roston Chase pose with the Sir Frank Worrell Trophy)
Hughes told Caribbean media that the evidence is ‘pretty strong’.
‘The allegations that were levelled by the victim were levelled two years ago,’ Hughes said.
‘An investigation was conducted and we understand that there were recommendations by the Office of Public Prosecutions to institute charges.
‘I think the evidence is pretty strong in relation to what is happening here.’
