Troubles continue to mount for former Pakistan national cricket team captain Mohammad Rizwan as the Pakistan Cricket Board has clamped down on his public engagements. During the ongoing Test tour of England, the cricket board took the unexpected step of recalling seven players back home, including Rizwan. Following their return, both Rizwan and opening batter Imam-ul-Haq were summoned to appear before cyber crime investigators, and the board has now barred Rizwan from addressing the press.
Media Clearance Requests Rejected by Cricket Board
In an effort to present his side of the story, Mohammad Rizwan approached the PCB twice over the past week seeking formal clearance to hold press interactions. However, the cricket governing body rejected his request on both occasions. Rizwan has remained firmly under scrutiny ever since he was summoned back from the middle of the England tour alongside senior teammates Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Ali Agha. The board's gag order ensures that he cannot make public comments while administrative and legal reviews remain active.
Mobile Devices Seized for Detailed Forensic Analysis
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency questioned Rizwan regarding an inquiry involving online betting, gambling operations, and his recent financial transactions. Authorities took decisive action during the second Test match hosted at Lord's, confiscating mobile phones belonging to both Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq. Investigators at the NCCIA are currently conducting comprehensive forensic examinations of these seized devices to trace digital records, communication trails, and monetary movements relevant to the case.
Imam-ul-Haq Facing Serious Scrutiny for Lord's Absence
Disciplinary scrutiny within the touring party is not limited to Mohammad Rizwan alone. Opening batter Imam-ul-Haq has also come under official scanner for his conduct during the tour. Despite being named in the starting playing eleven for the second Test against England, Imam never took the field to bat during the contest. Allegations emerged claiming that the opener had fabricated an injury excuse to sit out his batting duties.
Suspicion deepened because while he claimed an injury prevented him from batting during match hours, observers spotted him actively participating in practice drills out on the field. Imam's failure to take his place at the crease dealt a damaging blow to the batting lineup, leaving Pakistan severely short-handed. Consequently, the national side suffered a crushing defeat in that second Test match, intensifying external scrutiny on both senior cricketers.
