On 7 October 2026, wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel was named in Bengal's squad for the Ranji Trophy season opener against Delhi in Kalyani.
Porel had been arrested on allegations of rape and has since been granted bail.
Bengal's squad also includes senior pacers Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep.
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