Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Hafeez, who is now the director and head coach of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), confirmed that he had received an email from the PCB’s domestic department permitting Rizwan to play in the ongoing Presidents Cup first-class tournament from October 19. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan has received his first reprieve in the ongoing inquiry into allegations of online betting, gambling and the leaking of dressing-room information, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) allowing him to resume playing domestic cricket. The fifth round of the tournament began on Monday, with Rizwan set to lead the SNGPL team, Hafeez said.
However, a reliable source said on Sunday that the situation had largely cooled down following the Pakistan player’s last session with the NCCA on October 10 in Lahore. The phones of Rizwan and Imam were also seized by security personnel accompanying the Pakistan team during the second Test at Lord’s and are currently with the NCCA for forensic examination.
