Essex releases Robin Das amid ongoing legal proceedings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Essex County Cricket Club announced the release of batter Robin Das following his suspension and unavailability to play. Das faces two rape charges and was granted conditional bail ahead of a trial scheduled for January 2028. The club emphasized that the decision to end his contract was separate from the legal proceedings. Das has played only one match for Essex in the 2026 season, scoring 29 runs. The legal case continues as it progresses through the court system.
- •Robin Das is a 24-year-old batter of Bangladeshi origin.
- •He made one appearance for Essex in the 2026 season.
- •Das faces two charges of rape, with a trial set for January 2028.
- •Essex clarified that contract termination is unrelated to legal issues.
- •The club maintains robust safeguarding and disciplinary procedures.
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — English county club Essex release Bangladesh-origin player amid rape case
"Essex County Cricket Club confirmed Robin Das, a 24-year-old batter of Bangladeshi origin, is no longer under contract following his suspension and unavailability. Das faces two rape charges and was granted conditional bail ahead of a five-day trial scheduled for January 2028. Essex stressed that ending his contract was separate from the ongoing legal proceedings.
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