Robin Das: Essex cricketer charged with two counts of rape
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By Sky Sport
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In brief
Essex County Cricket Club faces significant reputational challenges following the formal charges against 24-year-old player Robin Das on two rape counts. Das, apprehended in August 2025, is linked to an alleged incident in Brixton dating back to March 2024. The cricketer has been indefinitely suspended from the club pending legal proceedings. His scheduled court appearance in October will determine the next phase of what constitutes a serious legal matter affecting both the player and the institution.
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Robin Das: Essex cricketer charged with two counts of rape
Robin Das was arrested in August 2025 following reports of a women being raped in Brixton in March 2024; the 24-year-old has been suspended by Essex after being charged by police in July; Das is due to appear at a London court on October 9
