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Abishek Porel Named In Bengal Squad After Rape-Case Bail
Cricketer Abishek Porel has been selected for Bengal’s practice matches before the 2026 Ranji Trophy.
This happened 10 days after he received bail in a criminal case.
He had been arrested on August 11 and spent more than a month in jail.
A medical student accused him of rape and of having sex with her after promising marriage.
She also alleged that he threatened to share private photographs.
Porel denied the allegations.
The case includes many charges under Indian law, most of which are described as non-bailable.
His inclusion in the squad does not decide whether he is guilty or innocent.
Abishek Porel was included in Bengal’s practice-match squad ahead of the 2026 Ranji Trophy.
Porel was granted bail on September 18 after spending more than a month in jail.
He was arrested on August 11 following a complaint by a young medical student.
The complainant accused him of rape, sex on a promise of marriage, and threatening to release intimate photographs.
Porel denied the allegations, while the case includes charges under 19 sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
- Who
- Cricketer Abishek Porel, the complainant who is described as a young medical student, Bengal’s cricket team, and investigating authorities.
- What
- Porel was included in Bengal’s squad for practice matches after receiving bail in a case involving allegations of rape, sex on a promise of marriage, and blackmail.
- Where
- The practice matches are scheduled at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati; the case involves Magra Police Station and the Chinsurah court.
- When
- He was arrested on August 11, granted bail on September 18, and named in the squad on September 28, 2026.
- Why
- Bengal selected Porel for practice matches ahead of the 2026 Ranji Trophy, while the legal case continues after his release on bail.
Complainant’s allegations
Porel’s position and team selection
Allegations in the case
Complainant’s allegations
The complainant alleged that Porel forced her into a physical relationship, had sex with her on the promise of marriage, and threatened to make intimate photographs public.
Porel’s position and team selection
Porel denied the allegations before his arrest.
Return to cricket
Complainant’s allegations
The allegations and pending criminal case remain connected to his selection for Bengal’s practice matches.
Porel’s position and team selection
Bengal included Porel in its squad after he was granted bail, ahead of the 2026 Ranji Trophy.
Key facts
- Arrest date
- August 11, 2026
- Bail date
- September 18, 2026
- Squad announcement
- September 28, 2026
- Upcoming competition
- 2026 Ranji Trophy
- Practice venue
- ACA Stadium, Guwahati
- Legal provisions
- 19 sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, plus sections of the Information Technology Act
- Bengal captain
- Sudip Chatterjee
Sources
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