Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape

Robin Das was arrested in August 2025 following reports of a women being raped in Brixton in March 2024; the 24-year-old has been suspended by Essex after being charged by police in July; Das is due to appear at a London court on October 9

Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape.

The 24-year-old was arrested in August last year following reports of a women being raped in Brixton in March 2024.

Das is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on October 9.

Essex have confirmed that he has been suspended since he was charged.

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "The 24-year-old was arrested in August last year following reports of a women being raped in Brixton in March 2024."

Das, a top order batter, made his Essex debut in the Vitality Blast as an 18-year-old in September 2020.

The most recent of his 60 appearances for the county came in a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex on July 21, two days after which he was charged.

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."