English county club Essex release Bangladesh-origin player amid rape case

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Essex County Cricket Club says Robin Das is no longer under contract after his suspension and unavailability. Das faces two rape charges, has been granted conditional bail, and is due to stand trial in January 2028; the club said its contract decision was separate from the legal proceedings.

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.