The Pakistan Cricket Board has opened an internal disciplinary inquiry into matters concerning discipline and conduct during Pakistan’s tour of England, while stopping short of identifying the individuals involved or detailing the specific issues under examination.
The investigation comes during a turbulent period for Pakistan’s Test set-up, with the Board making substantial changes to the touring group following the team’s 194-run defeat against England at Lord’s.
PCB Director Media and Adviser to the PCB Chairman Amir Mir said in a post on X: “The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally. The PCB handles such matters in accordance with its standard procedures. The process is being conducted under PCB regulations, ensuring that all concerned individuals are given due consideration.”
The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally. The PCB handles such matters in accordance with its standard procedures. The process is being…
— Amir Mir (@AmirMirpcb) September 7, 2026
The PCB has not publicly identified any player, coach or official as the subject of the inquiry. It has also not disclosed the conduct being investigated, leaving a distinction between the Board’s confirmed disciplinary process and separate allegations reported in the media.
Reports raise questions over players’ phone data
According to Geo Super, mobile phone data belonging to Pakistan cricketers Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan was obtained in London as part of a reported examination of their activities and contacts.
A team security officer allegedly took possession of the two players’ phones after the Lord’s Test and retained the devices for several hours. Data was subsequently alleged to have been transferred elsewhere before the phones were returned.
The PCB has not confirmed that either player’s phone was taken or that any data was accessed. A Board spokesperson declined to comment on those specific claims.
Potential disciplinary consequences could include heavy fines, bans or exclusion from future Pakistan squads if concrete evidence of wrongdoing is established, according to Geo Super.
Mir also said: “At this stage, any speculative reports or unverified claims circulating on certain platforms, particularly those originating from hostile external sources, should not be regarded as credible.”
England tour brings major personnel changes
The disciplinary inquiry comes alongside a wider reshaping of Pakistan’s Test group during the England series.
Seven players, including Rizwan and Imam, were released from the touring squad, while Head Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and Bowling Coach Umar Gul were also removed from the touring party following the defeat at Lord’s.
Pakistan subsequently brought new players into the squad, including five uncapped cricketers. Mike Hesson, who normally oversees the national white-ball teams, was given responsibility for the red-ball side for the next Test.
Those personnel decisions have increased attention around the touring group, but the PCB has not publicly connected individual selection changes with any finding from its disciplinary inquiry.
Mir concluded his X post: “The PCB will not comment further at this time. The Board advises stakeholders and the public to rely on official PCB communications.”
