Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Rizwan, Imam Questioned Amid Pakistan Cybercrime Probe
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq are Pakistani cricketers who were questioned by a cybercrime agency.
They visited the agency’s office in Lahore on Thursday.
The agency has not said why it wanted to speak with them.
The players were two of seven sent home from Pakistan’s Test squad after big losses to England.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is also investigating reports about discipline and possible leaks from the team.
Officials took the phones of at least three players.
At least one player received questions to answer and return next week.
A Pakistan official also questioned whether Imam’s calf injury was as serious as reported.
Both players were stopped from playing in the President’s Cup.
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency in Lahore.
They were among seven players released from Pakistan’s Test squad after heavy defeats against England at Leeds and Lord’s.
The Pakistan Cricket Board launched an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports about discipline, conduct and possible dressing-room leaks.
The cybercrime agency has not disclosed why the players were questioned or whether its inquiry is connected to the PCB investigation.
At least one player reportedly received a questionnaire, while both Rizwan and Imam were barred from Pakistan’s President’s Cup.
- Who
- Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency; the Pakistan Cricket Board is conducting a separate internal inquiry.
- What
- The two cricketers were questioned amid investigations into unspecified cybercrime matters, team conduct and possible dressing-room leaks.
- When
- They were summoned and questioned on Thursday after Pakistan’s first two Tests against England; at least one questionnaire is expected to be returned next week.
- Where
- The questioning took place at the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency’s office in Lahore.
- Why
- The cybercrime agency has not disclosed the reason; the PCB said its inquiry followed media reports concerning discipline and conduct.
Accountability investigations
Possible blame shifting
Purpose of the inquiries
Accountability investigations
The cybercrime questioning and Pakistan Cricket Board inquiry may address alleged leaks, discipline and conduct problems after the England tour.
Possible blame shifting
The report says there is talk that the investigations could shift blame for poor results onto players and distract from alleged mismanagement within the PCB.
Imam-ul-Haq’s injury
Accountability investigations
Aaqib Javed questioned the seriousness of Imam-ul-Haq’s Grade 1 calf tear and suggested that the matter could be investigated.
Possible blame shifting
The reports do not establish that Imam-ul-Haq’s injury was false or show that it is connected to the cybercrime questioning.
- Players questioned
- Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq
- Agency
- National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency
- Location
- Lahore
- Players released
- Seven players were removed from Pakistan’s Test squad after defeats at Leeds and Lord’s.
- PCB inquiry
- The Pakistan Cricket Board initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports about discipline and conduct.
- Mobile phones
- At least three players had their phones confiscated.
- Playing restriction
- Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were barred from the President’s Cup.
