Essex batter Robin Das charged with two counts of rape
Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape and faces proceedings at Inner London Crown Court after being charged on 23 July. The 24-year-old was arrested in August last year following reports relating to an incident in Brixton in March 2024.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "Robin Das of Queens Road, Waltham Forest, was charged on 23 July 2026 with two counts of rape. "The charges follow his arrest on 27 August 2025 following reports of a woman being raped in Brixton on 30 March 2024. The woman continues to be supported by specialist officers." The arrest and subsequent charge relate to reports received by the force about the March 2024 incident.
Das, described in reports as a top-order batter, has made 60 appearances for Essex. He last played for the county in a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex on 21 July, which was his only senior outing for the club in the 2026 season.
Essex have confirmed he has been suspended since his arrest, two days after his last appearance for the club. The club released a statement saying: "Essex County Cricket Club can confirm that a male member of the playing staff, currently under contract with the club, recently appeared in court in relation to an incident that took place outside club activities.
"Throughout, the club has remained in contact with the ECB, PCA, the Cricket Regulator and the player with regard to the matter, which included an immediate and ongoing suspension. The club will continue to follow all appropriate legal processes and guidance.
"As a club we have strict safeguarding and HR procedures in place, and all employees of Essex County Cricket Club are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct at all times. "As legal proceedings are in progress, the club are unable to make any further comment at this time."
Das made his Essex debut in 2020 and has played nine first-class matches for the county, 29 50-over games and 24 T20 fixtures. Two of his T20 appearances were for Dhaka Dominators in the Bangladesh Premier League.
He is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 9 October following the charges brought on 23 July.
