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Tears and Triumph: Abishek Porel Scores Century on Ranji Return After Jail
- •Young Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel made a memorable comeback in the Ranji Trophy against Delhi by scoring a brilliant century.
- •Abishek had spent 36 days in jail following serious charges including cohabitation under false promise of marriage before getting bail on September 17.
- •Walking in to bat under pressure at the Kalyani Stadium, he formed a crucial partnership with Sudip Kumar Gharami to give Bengal the first-innings lead.
- •Overwhelmed by emotion after reaching the milestone, Abishek broke down in tears on the field as teammates congratulated his resilient return.
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Abishek Porel was arrested in June following serious allegations brought by a medical student, which included cohabitation under the promise of marriage, blackmail, and rape. After spending 36 days in custody, he was granted bail by the Chinsurah High Court on September 17.
Following his release on bail, Abishek Porel made a memorable comeback for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at the Kalyani Stadium. Coming in when the team had lost quick wickets, he scored a brilliant century in a crucial partnership with Sudip Kumar Gharami to secure a first-innings lead.
After completing his century, Abishek celebrated by raising his bat forcefully in Virat Kohli's style and placing a finger to his lips. Overwhelmed by the pressure and emotion of his successful return, he knelt on the field and cried profusely before being consoled by his teammate Sudip Gharami.
