Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Robin Das Suspended by Essex After Rape Charges
Robin Das is a cricketer who plays for Essex County Cricket Club.
Police say he has been charged with two counts of rape.
The charges relate to a report involving a woman in Brixton, London, in March 2024.
Police arrested Das in August 2025 and charged him in July 2026.
Essex has suspended him while the legal case continues.
The club said the alleged incident happened outside its activities.
The club is communicating with cricket organizations and following legal guidance.
Being charged is not the same as being found guilty.
The woman is receiving support from specialist police officers.
Essex County Cricket Club suspended Bangladeshi cricketer Robin Das after he was charged with two counts of rape in London.
The Metropolitan Police said the charges followed reports of a woman being raped in Brixton on March 30, 2024.
Das was arrested on August 27, 2025, and charged on July 23, 2026, according to police.
Essex said the alleged incident took place outside club activities and that legal proceedings are ongoing.
Das last played for Essex against Middlesex on July 21, 2026, having made nine first-class appearances for the county.
- Who
- Robin Das, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi cricketer contracted to Essex County Cricket Club, was charged with two counts of rape.
- What
- Das was charged and suspended by Essex while legal proceedings continue.
- When
- Police said the alleged rape was reported on March 30, 2024; Das was arrested on August 27, 2025, and charged on July 23, 2026.
- Where
- The reported incident took place in Brixton, south London; Das is listed as living in Waltham Forest.
- Why
- Essex suspended Das in connection with the criminal proceedings and said it would follow appropriate legal processes and safeguarding guidance.
Club and Legal Process
Criminal Allegations
Suspension and due process
Club and Legal Process
Essex said it suspended the player, remains in contact with cricket authorities, and will follow legal processes while proceedings continue.
Criminal Allegations
The Metropolitan Police charged Das with two counts of rape following a report concerning an alleged rape; the charges remain allegations to be determined through the legal process.
Connection to Essex
Club and Legal Process
Essex said the incident took place outside club activities and noted that it has safeguarding and human-resources procedures.
Criminal Allegations
The charges involve a player under contract with Essex, leading the club to take action despite saying the alleged incident was unrelated to club activities.
- Player
- Robin Das
- Age
- 24
- Charges
- Two counts of rape
- Arrest date
- August 27, 2025
- Charge date
- July 23, 2026
- Club action
- Immediate and ongoing suspension
- Last Essex appearance
- One-Day Cup match against Middlesex on July 21, 2026