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Delhi Capitals batter Abhishek Porel faces allegations of sexual relationship, assault, and intimidation ahead of IPL 2027

Delhi Capitals batter Abhishek Porel faces allegations of sexual relationship on promise of marriage, assault, and intimidation ahead of IPL 2027. Watch the video and read the complete news here.

Delhi Capitals batter Abhishek Porel faces allegations of sexual relationship, assault and intimidation ahead of IPL 2027 season
Delhi Capitals batter Abhishek Porel faces allegations of sexual relationship, assault and intimidation ahead of IPL 2027 season

A woman has filed a police complaint against Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel. She has alleged that Porel forced her into a sexual relationship on the false promise of marriage, physically assaulted her, and issued criminal threats. The complaint is currently under investigation, and police have confirmed that they have received it and are looking into the matter.

According to reports, the woman claimed that she and Porel had been in a relationship for the past three years. She alleged that problems developed between them last year, after which the cricketer began distancing himself. The complainant further claimed that Porel had promised to marry her but is now unwilling to do so.

Porel has strongly denied all the allegations. He has stated that no police official has contacted him so far regarding the matter. At present, no official findings have been made, and the allegations remain under investigation. While there has been no conclusion in the case yet, the controversy could affect his cricket career and public image if the allegations are ultimately proven in court.

Who accused Abhishek Porel? What the allegations of sexual relationship, assault and intimidation actually claiming

A woman from Karnataka has filed a complaint against Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel at Mogra Police Station in West Bengal's Hooghly district. According to the complaint, she was in a relationship with the cricketer for the last three years and claimed that Porel had promised to marry her. The woman, a medical student, alleged that differences began to emerge between them around a year and a half ago. She also stated that the matter had previously reached a police station, although no formal complaint was filed at that time.

The woman later visited the police station again along with her mother and submitted an official complaint. Following the complaint, police initiated an investigation into the matter. Hooghly Rural Superintendent of Police Kunwar Bhushan Singh reportedly held discussions with officer-in-charge Soumen Biswas and DSP (Crime) Abhijit Singh Mohapatra and directed officials to conduct a detailed probe.

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According to the complaint, Porel is facing allegations related to sexual intercourse on the promise of marriage, assault, and criminal intimidation. However, the cricketer has denied all allegations against him. The case remains under investigation, and no official findings or conclusions have been made by the authorities so far.

Porel says accusations are timed with his cricket rise — Full statement and response explained

Abishek Porel has strongly denied all allegations made against him. Speaking to local media from Bengaluru, the 23-year-old cricketer said there was no truth in the accusations. He claimed that the allegations had surfaced at a time when he was performing well in his cricket career and suggested that this was not a coincidence.

Porel also stated that he had not been contacted by the police regarding the complaint. He said he would fully cooperate with the authorities and provide a detailed response once investigating officers approached him. According to the wicketkeeper-batter, he is currently spending time with his family following the conclusion of IPL 2026 and is waiting for the investigation to progress.

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The Delhi Capitals player is facing allegations related to sexual intercourse on the promise of marriage, assault, and criminal intimidation. However, he has denied any wrongdoing and maintained that he has not yet had any communication with the police. Porel added that he would speak further on the matter after the initial stages of the investigation are completed.

On the cricket field, Porel represented Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 and scored 108 runs in four matches. The case remains under investigation, and no official findings have been made by the authorities so far.

Delhi Capitals yet to break silence — Will Abhishek Porel be Available for IPL 2027 Auction and Season?

Delhi Capitals have not issued any official statement regarding the allegations against Abishek Porel so far. The franchise has remained silent on the matter, while the police investigation is still in its early stages. Since no official findings have been made, there has been no indication from the team about any action against the wicketkeeper-batter.

As things stand, there is nothing preventing Porel from participating in cricket activities. The 23-year-old has denied all allegations and stated that he has not yet been contacted by the police. With the investigation ongoing and no charges proven in court, his availability for the IPL 2027 auction and the upcoming season remains unchanged for now.

However, the situation could develop further depending on the outcome of the investigation. If the case progresses or any official action is taken by the authorities or cricket governing bodies, it could have an impact on Porel's cricket career. Until then, his IPL 2027 status remains uncertain but unaffected by any formal disciplinary action.

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