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'What are you doing here?': Viral video shows Indian-origin cricketers save woman from stalker in Canada days after racism row

A group of Indian-origin cricket players in Canada is being appreciated online after they stepped in to help a woman who was allegedly being stalked while walking her dog in a park in British Columbia.

The incident, which was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media, unfolded near a park in Prince George, where members of the Prince George Cricket Club were playing cricket.

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Cricket Players Notice Distressed Woman

According to reports shared online, the players noticed a woman who appeared distressed and was dealing with a man allegedly following her. In the video, the cricket players kept asking the alleged stalker, "Who are you?", "What are you doing here?" and "call 911". One of the men from the group can be heard saying, "This is a cricket ground. It's a private property. Nobody is touching you."

The woman had already contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for assistance.

Seeing the situation unfold, the cricketers approached calmly and confronted the man. Instead of escalating tensions, they worked together to de-escalate the situation and ensure the woman's safety.

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Witnesses and social media users have praised the group's composure, saying they handled the situation responsibly and prevented any potential confrontation from turning violent.

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