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Robin Das is a 24-year-old top-order batter who made his Essex debut in 2020. He has played 60 appearances for the club across formats, including nine first-class matches, and had his last senior appearance in a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex on 21 July 2026. He was arrested on 27 August 2025 following reports of a rape in Brixton on 30 March 2024.
Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape.
The 24-year-old will appear at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 9 October after he was charged on 23 July.
Das was arrested on 27 August last year following reports of a woman being raped in Brixton in March 2024.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "Robin Das of Queens Road, Waltham Forest, was charged on 23 July 2026 with two counts of rape.
"The charges follow his arrest on 27 August 2025 following reports of a woman being raped in Brixton on 30 March 2024. The woman continues to be supported by specialist officers."
Das, a top-order batter, has made 60 appearances for Essex and last appeared for the club in a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex on 21 July, his only senior appearance in the 2026 season.
Essex have confirmed that he has been suspended since his arrest, two days after his last appearance for the club.
Essex said in a statement: "Essex County Cricket Club can confirm that a male member of the playing staff, currently under contract with the club, recently appeared in court in relation to an incident that took place outside club activities.
"Throughout, the club has remained in contact with the ECB, PCA, the Cricket Regulator and the player with regard to the matter, which included an immediate and ongoing suspension. The club will continue to follow all appropriate legal processes and guidance.
"As a club we have strict safeguarding and HR procedures in place, and all employees of Essex County Cricket Club are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct at all times.
"As legal proceedings are in progress, the club are unable to make any further comment at this time."
Das made his debut for Essex in 2020 and has made nine first-class appearances for the county, along with playing 29 games in 50-over cricket and 24 matches in T20s during his career. Two of the T20 appearances were for Dhaka Dominators in the Bangladesh Premier League.
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Robin Das will stand trial at Inner London Crown Court on 9 October 2026
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Essex County Cricket Club will maintain Robin Das's suspension until legal proceedings conclude
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