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Relief Amidst Legal Turmoil: Abhishek Porel Returns to Bengal Squad for Ranji Warm-up

News18•28-09-2026, 22:36

•Abhishek Porel, Bengal's young wicketkeeper-batsman, was released on bail on September 17 after over a month in jail on rape charges.
•His cricketing future was uncertain due to legal complications, but he is now set to return to the field.
•Porel has been included in the Bengal squad for the warm-up match in Guwahati before the upcoming Ranji Trophy season.
•He was arrested in August following allegations, including cohabitation on the promise of marriage, made by a medical student in June.
•Despite spending 36 days in jail, Porel has consistently denied the allegations, maintaining his innocence.

Abhishek Porel was released on bail on September 17 after spending a total of 36 days in jail.

Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign will begin on October 11 with a match against Delhi at Kalyani Stadium.

Abhishek Porel faced multiple allegations including cohabitation on the promise of marriage following a complaint filed by a medical student in June.