Essex batsman Robin Das charged with two counts of rape

Essex County Cricket Club confirmed that 24-year-old batsman Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape. The charges relate to an alleged incident in Brixton on 30 March 2024. Das was arrested on 27 August 2025 and formally charged on 23 July 2026, two days after his final appearance for the county in a One Day Cup match.

Das has played nine first-class and 29 List A matches for Essex and is due to appear at the Inner London Crown Court on 9 October. The club said it has maintained contact with the ECB, PCA and Cricket Regulator and that Das remains suspended. The Metropolitan Police confirmed specialist support continues for the complainant.

Essex stated that the alleged incident took place outside club activities and that the club will follow all appropriate legal processes and guidance.