A senior official in Italy’s cricket federation has been investigated and suspended over a sexual assault allegation.
Federazione Cricket Italiana (FCRI) confirmed to Sky Sports activities Information that the governing physique’s president ordered the suspension of an unnamed particular person in 2025 and launched an investigation into the allegations.
It was alleged the person inappropriately touched a member of Italy’s girls’s nationwide crew.
The allegations had been reported to police final 12 months.
FCRI mentioned in a press release to Sky Sports activities Information: “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.
“The federation due to this fact defers to the competent judicial authorities for any determinations arising from the matter.”
Sky Sports activities Information has contacted the ICC for remark.
Italy just lately made their debut on the Males’s T20 World Cup, incomes a 10-wicket win over Nepal and likewise testing England earlier than dropping to Harry Brook’s aspect by 24 runs.
The Azzurri had been additionally crushed by West Indies and Scotland as they exited within the first spherical.
