Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October. Prosecutors confirmed the cases are under investigation.
Robin Das, a cricketer for Essex County Cricket Club in England, has been charged with two counts of rape and is due to appear before the Shirebrook Court in October 2026. The charges follow a police investigation that lasted several weeks.
Charge details
The Crown Prosecution Service stated that Das is accused of committing two separate rape offences. Evidence and witness statements are currently being reviewed.
- First rape: alleged to have occurred in March 2025.
- Second rape: alleged to have occurred in July 2025.
The identities of the victims have not been disclosed to protect their privacy.
Club reaction
Essex County Cricket Club announced that Das will be suspended from all training and match activities immediately after receiving the official notice, emphasizing the club's strict conduct policy.
The head coach expressed disappointment and affirmed that the team will stay focused on the ongoing season.
Player background
At 27, Das joined Essex in 2022 and has played 45 County Championship matches, scoring 1,200 runs and taking 15 wickets.
Prior to these allegations, he was regarded as an emerging talent in the English domestic circuit.
Legal proceedings ahead
An initial hearing is scheduled for October 2026, where Das will have the opportunity to present his defence. If convicted, he could face a lengthy prison term and a possible ban from professional cricket imposed by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
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