Born in Leytonstone, Greater London, Robin James Das is a British Bangladeshi opening batter who developed his cricket in East London before progressing through the Essex Academy, Second XI, and into the senior side.
The right-handed batter has featured across all three formats for the Club since making his debut in 2020 at just 18-years of age. As of the conclusion of the 2025 season, Das has made nine first-class appearances for Essex, scoring 327 runs with a high score of 132 against Ireland on his first-class debut.
Das’s introduction to first team red-ball cricket came during Ireland’s tour match against Essex at Chelmsford in 2023. His impressive and composed knock of 132 from just 118 balls provided the perfect springboard to feature in the following fixture - a T20 against Gloucestershire. The then 21-year-old top-scored with 69 from 33 balls, helping to cement his place in the side for the remainder of that season’s T20 campaign.
Usually batting at the top of the order, Das has also been a regular feature in Essex’s white-ball squads from a young age, impressing many with his maturity and composure. In 28 List A matches, he has scored 776 runs, including a career-best 100 not out in a seven-wicket victory against Nottinghamshire in 2024. Additionally, in 22 T20 appearances, Robin has accumulated 341 runs, with a highest score of 72 against Somerset at Chelmsford in 2023.
In 2023, Das joined the Bangladesh Premier League franchise Dhaka Dominators, marking a proud connection with his Bangladeshi heritage and gaining valuable experience in an overseas T20 competition.
