Mohammad Rizwan Breaks Silence On PCB Investigation Over Dressing Room Leaks: “I Am Waiting”
Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan has broken his silence on the investigation into alleged dressing-room information leaks during Pakistan’s recent tour of England, saying he is cooperating fully with the authorities and is waiting for the process to conclude.
Rizwan and fellow batter Imam-ul-Haq were reportedly questioned for around two hours by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore. Their mobile phones were also examined as part of the inquiry.
The investigation follows concerns over possible leaks of sensitive information from Pakistan’s dressing room during a difficult tour of England. Pakistan were beaten 3-0 in the Test series, with the controversy adding to the team’s problems.
Rizwan was among seven Pakistan players sent home by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) midway through the tour.
According to Pakistan-based news outlet Samaa TV, Rizwan said he has been cooperating with the investigation and is prepared to wait for the authorities to complete their work.
“I am fully co-operating with the investigation. I am waiting for the investigation to be completed,” Rizwan was quoted as saying.
The Pakistan batter reportedly indicated that he may speak to the media once the investigation has concluded.
What Is The Investigation About?
Rizwan and Imam appeared before the NCCIA in Lahore on Tuesday to answer questions related to the alleged dressing-room leaks and other matters surrounding the England tour.
Their phones were also examined by the PCB’s security team as investigators sought to establish whether confidential team information had been shared outside the dressing room.
An earlier report claimed that investigators could also examine the players’ financial transactions during the series and flag any activity considered suspicious.
The inquiry has reportedly expanded beyond Rizwan and Imam, with a third Pakistan cricketer also said to have received a notice from the investigation agency.
Rizwan And Imam’s England Struggles
The investigation comes after a disappointing series for both players on the field.
Rizwan managed only 61 runs across four innings in the first two Tests of the series, as Pakistan struggled to find consistency against England.
Imam scored 42 runs in the first Test but did not bat in either innings of the second match after suffering a calf injury.
Following the game, reports surfaced questioning the seriousness of Imam’s injury and suggesting that investigators could look into whether the injury had been exaggerated or faked. These remain allegations and have not been established as fact.
For now, Rizwan appears determined to let the investigation run its course rather than comment extensively while the process is still underway.
His message is simple: he says he is cooperating, and he is waiting for the authorities to finish their investigation.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
