The Lahore High Court has dismissed Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan’s petition challenging proceedings initiated against him by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).
Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition on Thursday. Rizwan’s lawyer, Advocate Umair Qazi, argued that the NCCIA had issued notices to the cricketer without proper justification.
Rizwan Challenges NCCIA Notices
During the hearing, Rizwan’s counsel argued that the matter covered by the notices did not fall within the NCCIA’s jurisdiction. He asked the court to declare the agency’s proceedings against the cricketer unlawful.
The lawyer also told the court that Rizwan had already submitted a response to the notices. According to the counsel, the NCCIA rejected the response and later issued fresh notices requiring Rizwan to appear before the agency.
The court directed Rizwan to respond to the show-cause notice and appear before the NCCIA. The Lahore High Court subsequently dismissed his petition challenging the proceedings.
Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq Appear Before NCCIA
The development follows an appearance by Mohammad Rizwan and Pakistan cricketer Imam-ul-Haq before the NCCIA in Lahore on September 10.
Both players appeared in response to notices issued during an investigation into alleged dressing-room information leaks during Pakistan’s England tour. They reportedly requested additional time to submit their written responses.
NCCIA Probes Mobile Phone Data
The cybercrime agency is examining information obtained from the players’ mobile phones as part of its investigation. The inquiry reportedly includes their activities and contacts during the England tour.
The NCCIA is also investigating the alleged leakage of information from the Pakistan team’s dressing room. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reportedly handed the players’ mobile phones to the agency for examination.
Another Pakistan player has also reportedly received a notice from the NCCIA in connection with the investigation.
PCB Conduct Inquiry
The NCCIA investigation follows an internal disciplinary inquiry launched by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The PCB began examining matters related to “discipline and conduct” after Pakistan’s poor performance against England.
Pakistan suffered heavy defeats in both Tests against England during the tour. The PCB later recalled seven players to Pakistan as the disciplinary process continued.
The latest court decision means Rizwan must continue responding to the NCCIA proceedings. The agency’s investigation into the alleged dressing-room leaks remains ongoing.
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