
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has reportedly written a letter to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), demanding clear explanations regarding his recent summons.
This high-profile investigation stems from a complaint lodged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding alleged dressing-room information leaks during the national team's disastrous Test tour of England.
Following Pakistan's heavy defeat in the second Test at Lord's, Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq were among seven players axed mid-tour and sent back home. Upon their return, a PCB security officer reportedly confiscated their mobile phones for forensic data extraction.
While Rizwan is fully cooperating with the authorities, sources indicate he is highly dissatisfied with the handling of the matter.
“Why was I called by the NCCIA?” Rizwan questioned in his letter, according to Geo News sources.
The Pakistani media outlet also claimed that Rizwan asked why his mobile phone had not yet been returned and sought clarification over the alleged disciplinary breach committed by him.
“I want to know for what reason you are calling me,” Rizwan stated.
Both Rizwan and Imam appeared before the NCCIA in Lahore last week, where they were interrogated for several hours regarding their communications, call logs, and contacts during practice sessions and matches.
The probe has widened significantly, with investigators actively examining the players' recent bank accounts and financial transactions to detect any suspicious movements before or during the England series.
The drastic mid-tour purge didn't result in a change of fortunes as Pakistan lost the third and final Test at Edgbaston to concede the series 0-3 to England.
As a consequence, the Babar Azam-led side dropped to ninth place in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings.
