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Criminal charges against cricketer Robin Das

Overview

Robin Das, a 24-year-old batsman for Essex County Cricket Club, has been charged with two counts of rape following a Metropolitan Police investigation into an alleged incident in Brixton in March 2024. Das was arrested in August 2025, and formal charges were brought in July 2026.

Following the charges, Essex County Cricket Club suspended Das and emphasized its commitment to safeguarding standards. By October 2026, Das appeared at the Inner London Crown Court, where he was granted conditional bail. The club subsequently terminated his playing contract before the conclusion of the 2026 season. A five-day trial for the charges is scheduled for January 2028.

Entities

Essex County Cricket Club · Metropolitan Police · Inner London Crown Court · Robin Das · England and Wales Cricket Board

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Robin Das faces trial for twin rape charges

    Former Essex cricketer Robin Das has been granted conditional bail following a court appearance regarding twin rape charges. A five-day trial is scheduled for January 2028.

  2. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Essex cricketer Robin Das charged with two counts of rape

    Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape regarding a 2024 incident in Brixton. He is suspended by his club and due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on October 9.

Sources

gbnews.com · independent.co.uk · news18.com · newsx.com · socialnews.xyz · upday.com · world-today-news.com