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Essex cricketer Robin Das faces charges of two counts of rape

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Essex cricketer Robin Das faces charges of two counts of rape

Summary

Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape and is scheduled to appear at Inner London Crown Court on 9 October. The charges stem from an arrest on 27 August 2025, following reports of a rape incident in Brixton on 30 March 2024. Das, 24, has been suspended by Essex since his arrest. The club is maintaining communication with relevant authorities and affirms that it follows strict safeguarding procedures.

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By the Numbers

•Robin Das charged with two counts of rape.
•Court appearance scheduled for 9 October.
•Das has been suspended by Essex since his arrest.
•Incident reported to have occurred in March 2024.
•Das made 60 appearances for Essex since debuting in 2020.

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What they're saying

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English cricket player Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape, police in London say. The 24-year-old Das, who plays for county team Essex, was arrested on Aug. 27, 2025, following an investigation into reports that a woman was raped in Brixton in London on March 30, 2024, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Thursday. The police force said Das was charged with two counts of rape on July 23 this year.
— Yahoo Sports