Former India women’s cricket team captain Jhulan Goswami has been summoned for a hearing under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, along with her two siblings, over a discrepancy in their father’s name, an official said on Friday (January 30, 2026). Their father’s name appeared as “Nishith Ranjan Goswami” in some documents and “Nishith Goswami” in others, he said. Ms. Goswami was not required to appear in person and resolved the matter from her residence, while her two siblings attended the hearing at a local school,” the official said. Ms. Goswami, a fast bowler, represented India in 12 Tests, 204 ODIs and 68 T20 ties. The matter triggered a sharp political reaction, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the BJP of targeting a national sports icon.

Source: The Hindu January 31, 2026 03:13 UTC