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ARTICLE · 06 JANUARY 2022

Former Australian cricketer makes sexual assault allegations

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The definition of sexual assault in NSW is engaging in sexual intercourse with another person without their consent.

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Avinash Singh
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A former Australian cricketer has made sexual assault allegations dating back to a tour in the 1980s.

At the time, the player was in the Australia under-19s squad. He claims the incident occurred on a tour of India and Sri Lanka when he was aged 18 years old.

The complainant also claimed that his assailant was a team official.

No charges have been laid and there are jurisdictional difficulties given the alleged incident occurred overseas.

AFP Investigation

The complainant reported the incident to Sports Integrity Australia. This led to an Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigation being commenced late last year. It is understood that Cricket Australia (CA) is co-operating.

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