Key Takeaways
- Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has submitted a written response to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).
- Rizwan questions the reasons behind his summons and the seizure of his mobile phone.
- The inquiry is related to alleged dressing-room leaks during Pakistan’s Test series against England.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has formally questioned the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) regarding the seizure of his mobile phone and the summons he received.
In a written response submitted through courier, Rizwan expressed his concerns, asking, 'Why was I called by the NCCIA?' He also inquired about the nature of the alleged disciplinary violation and why his phone has not been returned.
The inquiry into Rizwan and fellow player Imam-ul-Haq is part of a broader investigation into alleged dressing-room leaks during Pakistan’s ongoing Test series against England.
Reports indicate that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had taken custody of the players’ phones before handing them over to the relevant authorities.
Following the heavy defeats in the first two Tests against England, the PCB took emergency measures, releasing seven players and two coaches from the squad.
The released players include Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Owais Zafar, and Khurram Shahzad, while head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were also relieved of their duties.
Earlier this month, the PCB also sought a written explanation from a member of its selection committee over the inclusion of Rizwan and Imam in Pakistan’s Test squads for the 2026 tours of the West Indies and England.
According to a PCB notice issued on August 31, the committee member had taken part in a selection meeting on June 2 and was assigned responsibility for considering players for the two tours. Rizwan and Imam were shortlisted for selection based on the committee member’s recommendation.
