Essex cricketer charged with rape; Bangladesh-England connection emerges

Robin Das, who plays for Essex County Cricket Club, has been charged with two counts of rape, according to law enforcement officials. The Metropolitan Police laid charges against the 24-year-old cricketer in July 2026 following an investigation into allegations made against him.

The cricketer is now awaiting trial proceedings and is set to make his court appearance on October 9 before Inner London Crown Court, where he will face the charges formally.

Das has connections to both Bangladesh and England, reflecting the growing diversity of the English cricket system. Details surrounding the allegations and the investigation remain limited at this stage.

The case adds to recent scrutiny of conduct within professional cricket circles. The Essex County Cricket Club and the sport's governing bodies typically cooperate with law enforcement during such investigations.

Further details are expected to emerge as the legal proceedings progress through the English court system.