Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was taken into police custody in Hooghly, West Bengal, on Tuesday following a rape charge. A medical student lodged a complaint at Mogra Police Station against the 23-year-old cricketer, accusing him of establishing a physical relationship based on a marriage promise and criminal intimidation. The case includes allegations of recording intimate moments as well. Porel was subsequently sent for a medical examination and appeared before Chinsurah Court. The arrest comes after the Calcutta High Court's July 14 order, directing Bengal Police to apprehend Porel in connection with the case. The court also ordered the seizure of electronic devices to prevent dissemination of alleged private material linked to the complainant. The woman claimed she was assaulted and confined during an incident in Delhi on April 2, 2026, and denied food, requiring medical attention thereafter. Porel has been a prominent player in Bengal cricket, representing Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. His cricket career is now overshadowed by this legal case, with the investigation and court proceedings determining his next steps. The complainant's allegations include rape, criminal intimidation, and other offenses. Porel has previously denied the accusations, stating he would respond in detail after the police inquiry. With his arrest confirmed, the case moves into the next stage of the legal process.