A fresh development has emerged in the ongoing legal controversy surrounding Indian cricketer Vipraj Nigam, who traveled to Japan as part of the Indian squad for the Asian Games. The woman who previously filed an FIR alleging sexual assault against the cricketer arrived at his family residence late at night. She remained seated inside her car outside the property for roughly two to three hours, attempting to meet with members of his family.
Departure Following Phone Discussion with Cricketer's Father
While the woman waited outside the premises inside her vehicle, only the cricketer's mother was present inside the home. Subsequently, Vipraj's father contacted the woman directly over a telephone call to discuss the situation. She agreed to depart only after receiving an assurance that both sides would hold discussions regarding the matter after a period of one week.
Cross Police Complaints Filed by Both Sides
The dispute features counter-allegations, with both parties having previously lodged official police complaints against one another. On November 8, 2025, Vipraj Nigam initiated legal action by registering a complaint against the woman at the Barabanki Kotwali police station. His complaint stated that she was dialing him from multiple phone numbers and threatening to implicate him in fabricated legal cases. Following this action, the woman lodged an FIR on December 16, 2025, at the Expressway police station in Gautam Buddha Nagar, accusing the player of sexual exploitation.
Social Media Acquaintance and Hotel Incident Allegations
According to the details provided in the woman's police complaint, the two first connected through social media channels. Their direct interactions began in May 2025, gradually turning into a close personal relationship. She alleged that on July 29, 2025, Vipraj committed rape under the false pretext of marriage at a hotel located in Sector-135, Noida. With competing complaints filed in separate jurisdictions, the dispute has developed into a tangled legal proceeding.
Late Asian Games Call-Up Following Varun Chakaravarthy's Injury
On the sporting front, Vipraj Nigam was not initially slated to travel with the Indian contingent for the Asian Games under the BCCI setup. His inclusion occurred after frontline spinner Varun Chakaravarthy sustained an injury during the T20 series against Afghanistan, prompting selectors to draft him as an eleventh-hour replacement. As a right-arm leg-spin all-rounder known for clearing the ropes, Vipraj represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket, features for Lucknow Falcons in the UPT20 League, and plays for Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
