Essex player Robin Das faces rape charges in court
Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape and will appear at Inner London Crown Court on 9 October. The charges follow his arrest in August 2025 over an alleged incident in Brixton in March 2024. Essex has suspended Das since the charges were brought.
Das's professional trajectory has been sharply interrupted by these proceedings. Since debuting for Essex in 2020, he accumulated nine first-class appearances, 29 List A matches, and 24 T20 games, including two outings for Dhaka Dominators in the Bangladesh Premier League. His sole senior appearance in the 2026 season came on 21 July against Middlesex, just two days before formal charges were brought.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the woman involved continues to receive support from specialist officers. Essex has maintained contact with the ECB, PCA, and the Cricket Regulator throughout, implementing an immediate suspension that remains in force. The club cited strict safeguarding and HR procedures, noting all employees must meet high professional conduct standards, while declining further comment due to ongoing legal proceedings.
This case could have significant repercussions for professional cricket's handling of serious allegations against players. Governing bodies may face scrutiny over their safeguarding protocols and disciplinary timelines, while fans and sponsors could reassess engagement with the sport. For survivors of sexual violence, the case may highlight the challenges of pursuing justice when the accused holds public prominence, potentially influencing how similar allegations are reported and addressed across athletics.