The English cricket community has been shaken following serious criminal allegations against 24-year-old Essex batter Robin Das. The British-Bangladeshi player has been formally charged with two counts of rape by London’s Metropolitan Police. Legal proceedings are currently underway, and the cricketer is scheduled to appear at the Inner London Crown Court on October 9.
Details of the Incident and Legal Timeline
The charges stem from an investigation into an incident reported to have taken place in Brixton on March 30, 2024.
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August 2025: Das was initially arrested following a formal complaint made by a woman.
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July 23, 2026: Metropolitan Police officially charged Das with two counts of rape. Specialist police officers continue to support the victim throughout the ongoing investigation.
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September 11, 2026: Das made his initial appearance at Croydon Magistrates' Court, where magistrates formally referred the case to the Crown Court for further proceedings.
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October 9, 2026: He will stand before the Inner London Crown Court for his next scheduled hearing.
Essex County Cricket Club Statement and Suspension
Following the formal filing of charges, Essex County Cricket Club took swift action by placing the top-order batter under immediate suspension.
Das last represented Essex in a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex on July 21, just two days before he was formally charged. He was subsequently declared unavailable for selection and suspended from all club activities pending the resolution of legal matters.
In an official statement issued on September 23, Essex CCC confirmed:
"A contracted member of our playing staff has appeared in court in connection with an incident occurring outside of club activities and is subject to immediate and ongoing suspension. As legal proceedings are in progress, the club is unable to make any further comment at this time."
The club highlighted that it remains in close communication with key governing bodies, including the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA), and the Cricket Regulator.
Profile: Who is Robin Das?
Born in February 2002 in Waltham Forest, London, Robin Das is a British-Bangladeshi cricketer who advanced through Essex's youth pathway. His family traces its roots to Sunamganj in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh.
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Domestic Career: He has featured in 62 matches across all formats for Essex.
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Franchise Cricket: He played for Dhaka Dominators in the 2023 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
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England Appearance: In 2022, Das made headlines when he briefly took the field as a substitute fielder for the England men's Test team during a match against New Zealand at Lord's.
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Education: He studied History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
