Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq cleared for domestic cricket as Pakistan probe nears end
Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq have been cleared to play domestic cricket while an investigation into alleged dressing-room leaks continues. The Pakistan Cricket Board expects to conclude the inquiry shortly and is also preparing to announce long-delayed central contracts.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of national security, cyber-investigations, and professional sports governance in Pakistan.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq have been cleared to play domestic cricket even as the investigation into alleged dressing-room leaks during the England tour approaches its conclusion.The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is investigating the two Pakistan players following the team's 0-3 Test series defeat against England. The inquiry centres on allegations that confidential information and internal matters from the dressing room were leaked during the tour.Speaking to the media in Lahore on Thursday, Naqvi confirmed that both players had been given the go-ahead to feature in domestic cricket despite the ongoing investigation.
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