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Kranti Gaud subjected to gender‑based abuse during India‑Pakistan Asia Cup clash
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 10:37 AM
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During the India‑Pakistan women's Asia Cup 2026 match, Indian pacer Kranti Gaud was verbally abused with gender‑based slurs, a video of which has gone viral.
The group‑stage encounter between India and Pakistan in the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup turned contentious when Indian fast‑bowler Kranti Gaud was targeted with gender‑based insults from a section of the crowd. The incident unfolded midway through the match, which was being televised across the subcontinent.
A short clip captured on social media shows Gaud pausing after delivering a ball, as a spectator shouts derogatory remarks referencing her gender. The video quickly spread on platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, prompting a wave of online condemnation.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a statement condemning the abuse and pledged to work with the Asian Cricket Council to identify the individual responsible. The International Cricket Council (ICC) also reiterated its zero‑tolerance policy towards gender‑based harassment in the sport.
Experts note that such incidents reflect a broader challenge of ensuring a safe environment for women athletes in cricket. Advocacy groups have called for stricter security measures and awareness campaigns ahead of upcoming fixtures in the tournament.
A short clip captured on social media shows Gaud pausing after delivering a ball, as a spectator shouts derogatory remarks referencing her gender. The video quickly spread on platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, prompting a wave of online condemnation.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a statement condemning the abuse and pledged to work with the Asian Cricket Council to identify the individual responsible. The International Cricket Council (ICC) also reiterated its zero‑tolerance policy towards gender‑based harassment in the sport.
Experts note that such incidents reflect a broader challenge of ensuring a safe environment for women athletes in cricket. Advocacy groups have called for stricter security measures and awareness campaigns ahead of upcoming fixtures in the tournament.