Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan appeared before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency in Lahore on Thursday, according to sources.
The 34-year-old reportedly reached the NCCIA office at around 3pm as part of an ongoing inquiry linked to alleged dressing-room information leaks during Pakistan’s Test series against England.
The investigation is still underway, and neither the Pakistan Cricket Board nor the NCCIA has publicly disclosed detailed findings from the inquiry.
Rizwan reportedly contacted the PCB before appearing before investigators in Lahore.
The PCB has so far avoided commenting on his appearance or the nature of the investigation.
Board sources said no official statement would be issued while the inquiry remains in progress.
They also cautioned that unverified reports involving players and officials were circulating in the media.
Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq Reportedly Called in Connection With Mobile Phone Data
Sources said opening batter Imam-ul-Haq was also issued a call-up notice as part of the same investigation.
The inquiry reportedly involves data obtained from mobile phones belonging to players.
According to sources, the PCB had earlier taken custody of the players’ mobile phones and later handed the devices to the relevant authorities.
Investigators are expected to ask Rizwan and Imam to unlock their devices so that information stored on them can be examined.
However, the PCB has not publicly explained why the phones were taken into custody or what specific material investigators are seeking.
A third Pakistan player has also reportedly received a notice from the agency.
The identity of that cricketer has not been officially confirmed.
Sources said the investigation is primarily examining allegations that information from inside Pakistan’s dressing room was leaked during the England Test series.
No evidence establishing responsibility for any alleged leak has been made public at this stage.
Seven Players Dropped After Lord’s Defeat
The development comes amid major changes to Pakistan’s Test squad following heavy defeats against England.
Pakistan suffered losses in the opening two Tests of the series, prompting the PCB to make emergency changes after the defeat at Lord’s.
Seven players were released from the squad.
Those players included Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Owais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad.
Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were also relieved of their responsibilities with the team.
Rizwan travelled from London to Islamabad after being released from the squad.
The decision attracted attention because of the number of players and coaching staff removed at the same time.
The PCB has not publicly linked all of those squad changes to the NCCIA investigation.
PCB Also Sought Explanation Over Rizwan and Imam Selection
The latest development follows another internal matter involving the selection of Rizwan and Imam for Pakistan’s Test squads.
Earlier this month, the PCB sought a written explanation from a member of its selection committee regarding the inclusion of the two cricketers in squads for Pakistan’s 2026 tours of the West Indies and England.
According to a PCB notice issued on August 31, the selection committee member had participated in a meeting on June 2.
During that meeting, selectors were tasked with considering players for Pakistan’s Test assignments.
The board said Rizwan and Imam were shortlisted for inclusion based on the committee member’s recommendation.
The PCB later asked the selector to explain the reasoning behind those recommendations.
The board requested details about the selection criteria used, recent performances considered and any other factors that influenced the decision.
The committee member was also asked to outline the process that led to the final selection of both players.
The PCB described the matter as urgent and requested a written response within 24 hours.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
Rizwan is one of Pakistan’s most experienced active cricketers.
He has represented the country in 47 Tests, 103 One-Day Internationals and 106 T20 Internationals.
His appearance before the NCCIA has therefore drawn significant attention, particularly at a time when Pakistan cricket is already dealing with major squad and coaching changes.
For now, the inquiry remains unresolved.
No official conclusion has been announced regarding the alleged dressing-room leaks, the mobile phone data or the involvement of any individual player.
Further clarity is expected only after the relevant authorities complete their investigation and issue an official statement.
