Abishek Porel Named in Bengal Squad for Guwahati Practice Matches
· Sports · Sportstar, Times of India
Wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has been named in the senior Bengal men's squad for upcoming practice matches in Guwahati, marking his return to state-level cricket. Porel was arrested by Kolkata Police on August 11 in connection with an ongoing case involving allegations of rape and other sexual offences filed on June 30. The Cricket Association of Bengal announced the squad on Tuesday for fixtures against Assam at the ACA Stadium. The team is scheduled to depart from Kolkata on September 30 and return on October 6. Porel represents the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League and has not played competitive cricket since the conclusion of IPL 2026.
Why it matters
The inclusion returns a high-profile domestic cricketer to competitive practice despite active criminal charges, raising questions about selection norms for players facing severe legal proceedings.
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