Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Essex Cricketer Robin Das Charged With Two Rape Counts
Robin Das is a cricketer contracted to Essex County Cricket Club.
He has been charged with two counts of rape.
The charges concern an alleged incident involving a woman in Brixton in March 2024.
Police said Das was arrested in August 2025 and charged in July 2026.
The woman is receiving support from specialist officers.
Das appeared in court in September.
His next hearing is scheduled for October 9 at Inner London Crown Court.
Essex has suspended him while the legal case continues.
The charges are allegations, and he has not been convicted.
Robin Das, a 24-year-old Essex cricketer, faces two counts of rape, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The charges relate to an alleged incident involving a woman in Brixton on March 30, 2024.
Police said Das was arrested on August 27, 2025, and charged on July 23, 2026.
Das appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court on September 11, with his next hearing set for October 9 at Inner London Crown Court.
Essex County Cricket Club has placed him under immediate and ongoing suspension and says he remains unavailable.
- Who
- Robin Das, a 24-year-old cricketer contracted to Essex County Cricket Club, has been charged with two counts of rape.
- What
- Das faces two rape charges relating to an alleged incident involving a woman.
- When
- The alleged incident was reported on March 30, 2024; Das was arrested on August 27, 2025, charged on July 23, 2026, and is due in court on October 9.
- Where
- The alleged incident was reported in Brixton, south London; the next hearing will be held at Inner London Crown Court.
- Why
- Police brought the charges following reports concerning the alleged incident; the articles do not state any further reason or motive.
Prosecution allegations
Due process and club response
Status of the case
Prosecution allegations
The Metropolitan Police has charged Das with two counts of rape concerning an alleged incident involving a woman in Brixton.
Due process and club response
The charges remain allegations, and Das has not been convicted of any offence.
Essex's action
Prosecution allegations
Essex suspended Das immediately and continues to list him as unavailable while the case proceeds.
Due process and club response
The club said the alleged incident took place outside club activities, that it is following legal processes and safeguarding guidance, and that it cannot comment further during the proceedings.
- Defendant
- Robin Das, a 24-year-old Essex cricketer
- Charges
- Two counts of rape
- Alleged incident
- March 30, 2024, in Brixton, south London
- Arrest date
- August 27, 2025
- Charge date
- July 23, 2026
- Next hearing
- October 9 at Inner London Crown Court
- Club status
- Immediate and ongoing suspension; listed as unavailable by Essex
