Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper batter Abishek Porel is facing allegations after a woman filed a police complaint accusing him of a relationship based on a false promise of marriage, along with claims of assault and criminal intimidation. According to reports cited by both outlets, the complainant, described as a medical student from Karnataka, alleges that she and Porel were in a relationship for about three years and planned to marry. She says issues arose around one and a half years ago, and that the dispute later led her to approach police at Mogra Police Station in Hooghly district, West Bengal. The complaint is reported to include allegations of rape under the promise of marriage, as well as physical assault and criminal intimidation. Police have not issued any findings yet, and an investigation is underway. Porel has denied the allegations, saying they are baseless. He also claims he has not been contacted by police so far and says he will respond in detail if approached by investigators. One report also states that Porel suggests the allegations surfaced because of his recent cricketing performance.
Abishek Porel accused of relationship under false promise of marriage; denies allegations
Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper batter Abishek Porel is facing allegations after a woman filed a police complaint accusing him of a relationship based on a false promise of marriage, along with claims of...
- A woman files a written police complaint against IPL cricketer Abishek Porel at Mogra Police Station, Hooghly district, West Bengal.
- The allegations include a relationship under a false promise of marriage, and claims of assault and criminal intimidation; one report also mentions rape allegations.
- The complainant says she and Porel were together for nearly three years and had marriage plans, which she says fell apart about 1.5 years ago.
- Abishek Porel denies all allegations and says they are baseless.
- Police confirm that an investigation has started; no official findings or arrests are reported in the coverage.
Bengal and Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel faces serious allegations after a woman filed a police complaint accusing him of a broken promise of marriage, assault, and criminal intimidation. The woman claims a three-year relationship soured last year, with Porel allegedly backing out of marriage plans. Porel has vehemently denied the accusations, calling them baseless and suggesting they are timed with his recent cricketing success. An investigation is underway.
19 hours agoDelhi Capitals wicket-keeper batsman Abishek Porel has been accused of having a physical relationship with a woman on the false promise of marriage. As per reports from Anandabazar Patrika, a medical student from Karnataka has lodged a complaint against the Bengal cricketer at Mogra Police Station in West Bengal's Hooghly district.According to police, the woman alleged that she and Porel were in a relationship for nearly three years and had planned to get married. She claimed that problems developed between them around one-and-a-half years ago. While the matter had reportedly reached the police earlier, no formal complaint was filed at that time.Cricketer Abishek Porel Accused of Cohabitation on Promise of Marriage, Complaint Filed; Player Denies AllegationsA complaint has been lodged against Indian Premier League (IPL) cricketer Abishek Porel at Magra Police Station in Hooghly district, alleging that he cohabited with…— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) June 23, 2026 Victim Files ComplaintThe woman visited Mogra Police Station with her mother on Tuesday and submitted a written complaint. Following the complaint, senior police officials reached the police station to review the case. Police have confirmed that an investigation has begun.According to reports, the complaint includes allegations of rape on the false promise of marriage, assault and criminal intimidation. However, no official findings have been made and the allegations are currently under investigation.Porel Denies ClaimsPorel has denied all the allegations against him. Speaking to local media over the phone from Bengaluru, the 22-year-old said there was no truth in the accusations. He also claimed that such allegations were surfacing because he had been performing well on the cricket field.Porel further said that the police had not contacted him so far regarding the complaint. He added that he would respond in detail once the investigating officers approached him.Furry Intruder! Delhi Capitals' Abishek Porel Carries Dog Off Pitch During Intra-Squad Practice Match Ahead Of IPL 2026; VideoThe left-handed wicket-keeper batsman has been part of the Delhi Capitals squad in the Indian Premier League over the last two seasons. After making his IPL debut as a replacement for Rishabh Pant, Porel impressed with consistent performances and established himself as an important player for the franchise.Investigation UnderwayPolice are continuing their investigation and no arrests have been reported in the case so far.
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