Ex-Essex cricketer faces trial on two rape charges

Robin Das, 24, will appear before a jury at Inner London Crown Court in January 2028. Robin Das is accused of raping a woman twice in Brixton, south London Former Essex cricketer Robin Das has appeared in court charged with raping a woman twice in south London. The 24-year-old, of Leytonstone, east London, is accused of carrying out the sex attacks in Brixton in March 2024. He appeared in the dock at Inner London Crown Court, wearing a navy suit, white shirt and dark tie. "I'm afraid we are all just really under the cosh at the moment," she said of the trial date. Das was released on conditional bail at the end of the hearing.

He was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in August 2025 and charged with the rapes in July. Das made 60 appearances for Essex County Cricket Club, and last played for them at a One-Day Cup match against Middlesex on 21 July. Essex County Cricket Club said the alleged rapes "took place outside club activities" The Chelmsford-based side suspended him after he was charged and did not renew his contract at the end of the season. "This decision was separate from the ongoing legal proceedings," Essex County Cricket Club said in a statement. A spokesman added: "The club recognises the seriousness of the matter and