Three Pakistani cricketers, including Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan, have received call-up notices from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). They are scheduled to appear at the NCCIA office on Friday as part of an investigation concerning data retrieved from their mobile phones by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
This development follows the recent dismissal of Imam and Rizwan, along with five other players, after Pakistan’s series defeat to England, which culminated in a loss during the Lord’s Test.
Imam and Rizwan will be asked to unlock their mobile phones so investigators can examine the devices as part of a probe into the alleged dressing-room leaks during Pakistan’s ongoing tour of England, according to a report in Geo News . “The sources said the investigation will focus on alleged dressing-room leaks during Pakistan’s ongoing series against England. A third Pakistan cricketer has also reportedly received a notice from the agency,” the report said.
The PCB is yet to reveal the reason behind its decision to take the players’ phones into custody. However, their decision has raised concerns about possible match-fixing and corruption within Pakistan cricket circles. In their place, Pakistan brought in five uncapped players along with Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal . The five uncapped players added to the squad are Arafat Minhas , Mohammad Imran Jnr , Saad Baig , Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah .
