Essex drops Bangladeshi player over rape charges
Essex County Cricket Club has released Robin Das after his suspension. Das faces two rape charges and is due to stand trial in January 2028.
Why it matters
The move affects Essex's squad depth ahead of the 2025 season.
player suspended
Das was suspended and unavailable for cricket duties following the charges.
trial date set
A five-day trial is scheduled for January 2028, with conditional bail granted.
Common questions
when is the trial?
The trial is set for January 2028.
Sources
- English county club Essex release Bangladesh-origin player amid rape case Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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