Delhi Capitals Cricketer Abishek Porel Reportedly Faces Arrest Warrant Ordered by Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has today, July 19, 2026, ordered the immediate arrest of Bengal and Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel. The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman faces serious allegations including rape, criminal intimidation, and cohabitation under the false promise of marriage, under Mogra PS FIR No. 346/2026 of the BNS.
Kolkata, July 19, 2026: In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court has today, Sunday, July 19, 2026, directed police to urgently apprehend Bengal and Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel. The court's order also includes the seizure of his electronic devices in relation to a case registered under Mogra PS FIR No. 346/2026, which includes severe non-bailable offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including rape and criminal intimidation.
Calcutta HC Issues Arrest Warrant Against Abishek Porel
Allegations and Police Action
The 23-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman is facing accusations of maintaining a physical relationship with a woman based on an assurance of marriage and subsequently refusing to honour that commitment. The initial complaint, which also contains allegations of assault and criminal intimidation, was jointly lodged by the woman and her mother at Mogra Police Station in West Bengal's Hooghly district around June 23-24, 2026.
According to cricket journalist, Subhayan Chakraborty, the court specifically instructed authorities to seize Porel's electronic devices to protect the complainant's privacy and prevent the potential sharing of 'obnoxious data', Police have confirmed that an investigation was initiated following the allegations.
Abishek Porel's Denial and Background
Abishek Porel has strongly denied all the allegations, calling them false. Porel, born on October 17, 2002, has been a prominent figure in domestic cricket for Bengal since his first-class debut in the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy. He made his List A debut in 2022 and his T20 debut in 2022. His impressive performances led to his inclusion in the Delhi Capitals squad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2023, initially as an injury replacement for Rishabh Pant. He has since been a part of the franchise, showcasing his skills as a reliable middle-order batsman and an agile wicketkeeper.
Abishek Porel at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abishek Porel |
| Date of Birth | October 17, 2002 |
| Age (as of July 19, 2026) | 23 years |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Teams | Bengal (domestic), Delhi Capitals (IPL), India U-19, India A |
| IPL Debut | April 2023 (for Delhi Capitals) |
| Last IPL Match | May 2026 (against KKR at Eden Gardens, scoring 22 runs off 18 balls) |
Legal Proceedings
The Calcutta High Court has slated the next hearing for August 11. This order comes after a complaint was filed alleging that Porel engaged in a physical relationship with the complainant under the promise of marriage, later retracting his commitment. The nature of the charges, falling under the BNS, highlights the gravity of the situation facing the young cricketer.
The sports fraternity will be closely watching as further details emerge from this developing legal case involving one of India's promising cricket talents.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 19, 2026 05:41 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).