Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape and is scheduled to appear at London Crown Court on Friday, October 9. Das, 24, was arrested in August of the previous year following allegations of a woman being raped in Brixton in March 2024.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated that Robin Das of Queens Road, Waltham Forest, was charged on July 23, 2026. These charges stem from his arrest on August 27, 2025, related to reports of a rape in Brixton on March 30, 2024. The woman involved continues to receive support from specialist officers.
Das, primarily a batsman, made his debut for Essex in 2020 and has since played over 60 matches for the county across all formats. His sole senior game this season was on July 21 in a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex. He has been suspended since being charged two days after that game.
Essex County Cricket Club confirmed in a statement that a male member of their playing staff, currently under contract, recently appeared in court concerning an incident that occurred outside of club activities. The club has maintained contact with the ECB, PCA, the Cricket Regulator, and the player regarding the matter, which has resulted in an immediate and ongoing suspension. Essex CC stated they will continue to adhere to all appropriate legal processes and guidance. The club also noted that they have strict safeguarding and HR procedures in place, requiring all employees to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. As legal proceedings are ongoing, the club will not be making further comment.