The Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape and will appear at London Crown Court on Friday, October 9. 

Das, 24, was arrested in August last year following allegations of a woman being raped in Brixton in March 2024. 

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: ‘Robin Das of Queens Road, Waltham Forest, was charged on 23 July 2026 with two counts of rape.

‘The charges follow his arrest on 27 August 2025 following reports of a woman being raped in Brixton on 30 March 2024. The woman continues to be supported by specialist officers.’

Das, predominantly a batsman, made his debut for Essex in 2020 and has gone on to make over 60 appearances for the county in all formats. His only senior game this season was in a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex on July 21. 

He has been suspended since being charged two days after that match. 

Robin Das has played over 60 games for Essex since making his debut in 2020

Essex CC said in their 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.’