Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel was arrested by Bengal Police in the Hooghly district on August 11, 2026, following allegations of sexual assault.
Authorities have seized the player's electronic devices as part of the ongoing investigation into the charges of rape and criminal intimidation filed against him.
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, with the Delhi Capitals franchise expected to issue a formal statement regarding his status with the team.