1 hr ago
PCB Investigates Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan After Lord’s Defeat
Pakistan’s cricket board is investigating two players, Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan.
The investigation began after Pakistan lost heavily to England at Lord’s.
Reports say a team security officer held their phones for several hours.
The reports also say data from the phones was transferred before they were returned.
Investigators are reportedly checking the players’ communications and contacts in London.
The board said it started an internal disciplinary inquiry after media reports about discipline and conduct.
The inquiry is being handled under the board’s normal rules.
No confirmed evidence currently shows that either player fixed a match or committed wrongdoing.
The Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly widened an internal disciplinary inquiry involving Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan.
The investigation follows Pakistan’s 194-run defeat to England in the first Test at Lord’s.
Sources alleged that a team security officer took the players’ mobile phones for several hours.
The reported inquiry is examining device data and people the players allegedly contacted in London.
There is no confirmed evidence that either player was involved in match-fixing or other wrongdoing.
- Who
- The Pakistan Cricket Board, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, and the team’s security officer.
- What
- An internal disciplinary inquiry is examining the players’ conduct, communications, and alleged contacts.
- Where
- During the team’s stay in London, following the match at Lord’s.
- When
- After Pakistan’s first Test against England at Lord’s.
- Why
- The inquiry followed media reports concerning discipline and conduct.
Reported Allegations
PCB Position
Nature of the inquiry
Reported Allegations
Sources reported that investigators collected and examined mobile-device data and were checking the players’ contacts in London.
PCB Position
The PCB said it had opened an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports about discipline and conduct, without confirming match-fixing or wrongdoing.
Treatment of those involved
Reported Allegations
The reports focused on Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan after their phones were allegedly taken and their activities examined.
PCB Position
The PCB said all individuals involved would receive due consideration during the review.
Key facts
- Investigating body
- Pakistan Cricket Board
- Players named
- Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan
- Match result
- Pakistan lost to England by 194 runs
- Match venue
- Lord’s
- Reported action
- The players’ mobile phones were held for several hours
- Current evidence
- No confirmed evidence of match-fixing or other wrongdoing
- PCB process
- The matter is being reviewed under standard procedures and regulations
Sources
Related news
PCB opens disciplinary inquiry amid England Test tour turmoil
Pakistan Board Weighs Action Against Imam After Lord’s Defeat
PCB Investigates Imam-ul-Haq Injury After Lord’s Test Controversy
PCB Seeks Selectors’ Answers Over Rizwan, Imam Selections
Mohsin Naqvi Faces Fresh Trophy Controversy at Women's Asia Cup
Misbah Urges Pakistan Cricket To Follow India's Long-Term Model
PSL Considers 2027 Window Change Amid League Clashes
