Rizwan, Imam Appear Before NCCIA Over England Tour Inquiry

News Desk

Lahore: Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq appeared before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore as part of an inquiry into alleged dressing-room leaks and other off-field matters linked to the national team’s England tour.

The two players appeared before the agency after being summoned for questioning. Sources said they sought additional time to submit their written responses to the investigators.

The cricketers also handed over their mobile phones to the NCCIA for examination. Their devices are expected to be unlocked as investigators examine material that could be relevant to the inquiry.

According to sources, investigators are looking into how information allegedly related to the team’s dressing room and activities during the England tour surfaced in the media.

Rizwan and Imam are expected to provide written statements as part of the investigation. However, the agency has not publicly disclosed the specific allegations being examined, and no findings have been announced against either player.

PCB launches internal review

The NCCIA inquiry comes amid media reports concerning alleged discipline issues and off-field conduct involving members of Pakistan’s Test squad during the England tour.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said earlier that it was reviewing the reports internally and examining the matter under its established rules and procedures.

The board said the views of all relevant individuals would be considered, along with other aspects of the matter, before any conclusion is reached.

The PCB also stressed that the process was being conducted in accordance with its regulations and that all concerned parties would be given due consideration.

Digital evidence under scrutiny

The involvement of the NCCIA has brought a digital dimension to the controversy, with investigators expected to examine communications and other material that may help establish how allegedly confidential information from the team environment reached the public domain.

The inquiry could also shed light on whether any players or officials breached established protocols concerning team information during the England tour.

For now, however, the allegations remain under investigation, with both the NCCIA and PCB yet to announce any final findings or action against the players.