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DC cricketer back in squad ahead of Ranji days after bail in sexual offence case

Abishek Porel has been included in Bengal’s senior men’s squad for practice matches against Assam at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, marking his return to the state side after his arrest in a case involving allegations of rape and other…

Times Of India

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 6:51 AM

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Abishek Porel was named in Bengal's practice match squad after being granted bail in a sexual offense case.
Sudip Chatterjee was appointed captain of the Bengal team for matches against Assam ahead of the Ranji Trophy.
Porel spent over a month in jail following his arrest on August 11 before receiving bail on September 18.

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Wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has returned to Bengal's senior men's squad for upcoming practice matches against Assam in Guwahati ahead of the 2026 Ranji Trophy season. The Cricket Association of Bengal announced the team on Tuesday, appointing Sudip Chatterjee as captain. The squad will travel from Kolkata on September 30.

Porel's selection comes shortly after he received bail on September 18 following his August 11 arrest over allegations including rape and sexual offenses. The Delhi Capitals player had spent over a month in custody after denying all accusations filed by a medical student.

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