Abhishek Porel Named In Bengal Ranji Trophy Squad Amid Rape Case
Delhi Capitals star Abhishek Porel has been named in the Bengal squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Bengal begin their campaign against Delhi at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani on Saturday, October 11. Porel was earlier arrested on allegations of sexual assault and has been released on bail. The left-hander's inclusion has raised eyebrows, given the nature of allegations.
Abhishek Porel, a star player from the Delhi Capitals, has been selected for the Bengal squad in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. The team will kick off their campaign against Delhi at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani on Saturday, October 11. Porel, a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, was previously arrested on charges of criminal intimidation and sexual offenses back in August.
He was released on bail after serving 38 days in judicial custody. The allegations against Porel stem from a case filed on June 30, involving a woman who claimed they had a relationship prior to 2023 and broke up a year and a half ago. She alleged that differences arose between them, leading to the alleged assault. Porel's inclusion in the Bengal squad has sparked controversy, considering the nature of the allegations.
Among the other players named for the Bengal team are Abhimanyu Easwaran, Mohammad Shami, Akash Deep, and Mukesh Kumar.
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