An inquiry regarding confidential team information has escalated significantly, with Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq ordered to report to investigators. The pair departed from the Test squad following the fixture at Lord’s in England last week and returned to their home country. Information from Geo News indicates that the Pakistan Cricket Board confiscated the cellular devices of the athletes and transferred them to the appropriate investigative body.
The governing body of cricket in the nation has not yet released a formal declaration regarding the probe nor clarified the seizure of the personal equipment. Insiders informed the local media network that the notices arrived on Monday, directing the individuals to present themselves at the Lahore facility of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency on Friday. Investigators are expected to demand access to the contents of their mobile units to extract data pertinent to the examination. The probe centers around ‘alleged dressing-room leaks during Pakistan’s ongoing series against England’. An additional third member of the national squad has also been issued a directive by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency. The situation unfolds in the wake of a roster overhaul where seven players and two members of the coaching staff were repatriated after a loss against England during the second Test match at Lord’s.
Amir Mir, the media director, posted on X on Monday that ‘The PCB has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally.’ Management subsequently acknowledged that an internal inquiry addressing player conduct was underway subsequent to the team restructuring.
