Rizwan loses Lahore HC plea; PCB to take actions on Pakistan cricketers
The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition by Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan challenging an investigation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency. The PCB is currently awaiting forensic findings from the agency to determine if disciplinary action is necessary against Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of professional sports governance, national law enforcement, and anti-corruption protocols.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is waiting for the findings of a National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) probe before deciding whether to take disciplinary action against senior players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq.The development comes after the Lahore High Court dismissed Rizwan’s petition challenging the notices issued to him by the NCCIA. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum rejected the petition during Thursday’s hearing after hearing arguments from both sides.Rizwan’s lawyer, Qazi Umair Ali, told the court that his client had been issued notices. The chief justice advised the player to respond to them."You should go and respond to the notice. On which date was the notice issued to you?"
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