Rizwan Seeks ICC Clarity Amid NCCIA Probe
Rizwan Seeks ICC Clarity Amid NCCIA Probe
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Rizwan was among seven Pakistan players removed from the Test squad after the second match of the England series; the other six were Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar, Khurram Shahzad, Salman Ali Agha and Imam-ul-Haq. Pakistan ultimately lost the three-Test series 3-0.
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The PCB’s refusal to let Rizwan speak publicly reflects its policy that centrally contracted players must obtain board clearance before making media statements. Rizwan reportedly sought permission twice in one week because he wanted to address what he described as widespread confusion and speculation.
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The NCCIA questioned Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq in Lahore on September 9; the report also says Imam was being investigated over an alleged attempt to play down an injury that kept him from batting in either innings of the Lord’s Test.
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A former Pakistan Test player, speaking anonymously, said he would be “shocked” if any member of the current squad were involved in corruption and expressed surprise that the NCCIA summons letter had been leaked.
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has asked the International Cricket Council for clarity on proper procedures after Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency probed him for alleged links to illegal betting and gambling websites. Rediff reported that Rizwan was denied permission by the Pakistan Cricket Board to speak publicly about the investigation, requesting clearance twice in one week. The ICC Anti-Corruption Unit is the appropriate forum for corruption matters, Rizwan maintains, and no wrongdoing has been established against him.
NCCIA Investigation Pulls Seven Players From England Tour
Pakistan removed seven players from its Test squad after the second match against England in September. News18 reported that Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar, and Khurram Shahzad were sent home. The NCCIA questioned both Rizwan and Imam on September 9 in Lahore. Pakistan lost the three-Test series 3-0.News18
Rizwan Disputes NCCIA Authority Over Cricket Matters
Rizwan challenged the NCCIA's jurisdiction in Lahore High Court but lost that case. He now questions whether Pakistan's Cricket Board followed ICC procedures. Specifically, Rizwan asked if the board notified the ICC and England and Wales Cricket Board before seizing and examining his phone. The ICC Anti-Corruption Unit handles corruption allegations in cricket, Rizwan argues, not Pakistani cyber-crime investigators.Rediff
Rizwan Denied Details and Permission to Respond Publicly
DailyHunt reported that Rizwan was barred twice last week from speaking to media. He requested clearance from the Pakistan Cricket Board both times but was denied. Rizwan says he was not given sufficient details about the allegations or his alleged role. The PCB policy requires centrally contracted players to obtain board approval before making media statements. A former Pakistan Test player, speaking anonymously, said he would be "shocked" if the current squad had anyone involved in corruption.DailyHunt
No Corruption Charge Established Against Rizwan
No offense or corruption wrongdoing by Rizwan has been formally established. Rediff noted that no previous corruption allegations have been reported against him during his international career. The Pakistan Cricket Board has not publicly stated whether it suspects Rizwan of wrongdoing or formally referred the matter to the ICC. The NCCIA investigation into Imam-ul-Haq also touched on an alleged attempt to downplay an injury during the Lord's Test.Rediff
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