Abishek Porel Returns to Bengal Squad for Practice Matches After Bail
For practice matches prior to the 2026–2027 Ranji Trophy season, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has chosen wicketkeeper-batsman Abishek Porel. The selection, which was disclosed on September 29, 2026, represents his return to Bengal’s cricket team following his release on parole.
The arrest of Abishek Porel, 23, in August 2026, was the result of a complaint submitted by a medical student who claimed that the 23-year-old had engaged in sexual intercourse with the promise of marriage. This occurred after nearly three and a half years of dating. Porel has denied all allegations, and the judicial procedure is currently underway. As long as there is no record of a conviction, an athlete remains eligible for selection, according to the CAB.
Bengal’s Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Elite division campaign is scheduled to commence on October 11, 2026. The practice match squad is under the supervision of Sudip Chatterjee.
What was the reason for the exclusion of Abishek Porel from Bengal’s most recent roster?
The CAB’s list of senior probables from August 22, 2026, did not include Abishek Porel. That decision was rendered subsequent to his arrest earlier that month. His inclusion in the practice match team presently signifies his return to Bengal’s formal cricket structure since the case commenced.
Abishek Porel was granted bail by the Chinsurah court on September 18, 2026, after spending more than a month in judicial custody. In the absence of a conviction, the CAB maintains that eligibility for selection is not influenced by ongoing legal proceedings. Abishek Porel’s reinstatement is consistent with the policy, despite the fact that the court case is still pending.
What qualifications does Abishek Porel possess in the IPL and domestic?
Porel has a proven track record in all formats at the domestic level. In 32 first-class cricket games, he has scored 1,408 runs at an average of 31.28, including one century and twelve fifties. His List A statistics, which encompass two hundreds and five fifties, are equally impressive: 833 runs at an average of 43.84 in 23 games.
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In 35 IPL games, Abishek Porel, who represents the Delhi Capitals, has scored 769 runs at a strike rate of 145.37. This includes four fifties and a career-best score of 65. In four IPL 2026 games, he scored 108 runs.
The complete roster of Bengal for the Ranji Trophy practice games in 2026–2027
Sudip Chatterjee (Captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ankur Paul, Ankit Shukla, Sumanta Gupta, Subham Chatterjee, Abishek Porel (WK), Shakir Habib Gandhi (WK), Pradipta Pramanik, Karan Lal, Aamir Gani, Soumyadip Mandal, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Md. Kaif, Geet Puri, Ishan Porel.
