“We have already started collecting evidence. We are scanning through messages exchanged between the victim and Kumar, the voice notes, and call detail records. We would also be approaching their mutual friends to record statements,” he said.

Despite plenty of attacks from South Africa in the second quarter, India's defence maintained their composure and remained resolute in their determination to keep a clean sheet.

India, currently ranked third in the world, has been drawn into a competitive pool where they will encounter strong opposition. Pool A consists of the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, France, and South Africa.