Addressing the ongoing investigation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), senior Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan stated that he is patiently waiting for the probe to wrap up. Speaking to Samaa.TV, the 34-year-old expressed complete cooperation with authorities and hinted at addressing the media once the matter concludes.
Mohammad Rizwan speaks out after being quizzed by Pakistan's Cybercrime Agency
The inquiry involving Rizwan and teammate Imam-ul-Haq centers around alleged internal dressing-room information leaks and various issues stemming from Pakistan's recent tour of England. The legal scrutiny follows a tumultuous period on the field, where both Rizwan and Imam were among seven players sent home early by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after a heavy loss in the second Test at Lord's.
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'I am fully cooperating with the investigation'
Rizwan struggled significantly during the opening two fixtures, managing just 61 runs across four innings. As part of the proceedings, the NCCIA has taken custody of the players' mobile devices for thorough data analysis. Both cricketers previously attended a two-hour questioning session at the agency's Lahore office, where officials interrogated them regarding confidential team communications and events from the tour.
“I am fully cooperating with the investigation. I am waiting for the investigation to be completed," Rizwan told Samaa.TV.
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In addition to the dressing-room information leaks, a Geo News report indicated that investigators are examining the personal financial records of both cricketers to determine whether any improprieties occurred.
Pakistan's horror show in England
This off-field scrutiny arrives during a dismal period on the pitch for the national side. Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan was swept 3-0 in their recent Test series against England, a result that plunged the team to the bottom of the World Test Championship standings. The tour proved disastrous from the outset, beginning with a heavy defeat by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley. Pakistan failed to recover in the subsequent fixtures, suffering a 194-run defeat at Lord's before dropping the final Test at Edgbaston by eight wickets.