Mohammad Rizwan has appeared before Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore as part of an investigation involving information obtained from mobile phones belonging to Pakistan cricketers, according to a report by Geo News.
The development moves the matter beyond the earlier issuance of notices, with Rizwan attending the agency’s Lahore office on Thursday afternoon. Imam-ul-Haq has also been served a notice in connection with the investigation but has not appeared before the agency.
Rizwan contacted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) before attending the NCCIA office. The Board has declined to comment on his appearance or the investigation while the inquiry remains ongoing.
Investigation focuses on alleged dressing-room leaks
The investigation is focused on alleged dressing-room leaks during Pakistan’s Test series against England. The PCB took custody of the mobile phones belonging to Rizwan and Imam before the devices were handed to the relevant authorities.
Investigators are expected to examine information obtained from the devices, with the two players required to unlock their phones as part of the process. A third Pakistan cricketer has also received a notice from the NCCIA, although the player has not been identified.
The PCB has not publicly explained why it took custody of the players’ phones or provided further details about the information being examined.
Rizwan clashed with team officials over phone incident
The NCCIA investigation comes amid separate claims about tensions involving Rizwan during Pakistan’s tour of England.
According to senior Pakistani journalist Amber Ali, Rizwan was involved in a heated exchange with the team’s Security Manager over an incident involving his mobile phone in London. He later had another confrontation with the Team Manager, who allegedly misbehaved with the former Pakistan Captain.
The PCB has not confirmed those confrontations or publicly identified the individuals involved in its disciplinary investigation.
PCB Media Director Amir Mir had previously confirmed that the Board had opened an internal disciplinary inquiry following media coverage concerning discipline and conduct. He said the matter was being handled through the PCB’s established procedures and regulations, with the individuals concerned being given due consideration during the process.
Pakistan reshaped Test squad after England defeats
Rizwan and Imam were among seven players released from Pakistan’s squad following the defeat at Lord’s during the Test series against England. Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Owais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad were also sent home.
Head Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and Bowling Coach Umar Gul were also released from their roles with the touring team, with white-ball Head Coach Mike Hesson and Bowling Coach Ashley Noffke subsequently brought in.
The changes followed heavy defeats for Pakistan in the opening two Tests and formed part of a significant mid-series reshaping of the touring squad.
PCB had also questioned selection of Rizwan and Imam
The latest investigation follows separate scrutiny within the PCB over how Rizwan and Imam were originally selected for Pakistan’s 2026 Test tours of the West Indies and England.
The Board issued a notice on August 31 seeking a written explanation from a member of its Selection/Advisory Committee who had participated in the June 2 selection meeting. The PCB requested details of the criteria, performances and other considerations behind the recommendation to include Rizwan and Imam in the Test squad.
The committee member was given 24 hours to provide the response, with the PCB treating the matter as urgent.
