Mohammad Rizwan moves Lahore High Court, challenges summons for England tour
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Rizwan has approached the Lahore High Court challenging the summons issued to him by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in the wake of Pakistan’s troubled Test tour of England, reports ESPNcricinfo.
Rizwan, who appeared before the NCCIA in Lahore last week along with his colleague Imam-ul-Haq, questioned the basis of the investigation and the agency’s jurisdiction to summon him. Both players were reportedly handed multi-page questionnaires seeking information on their travel, financial history and personal and professional details.
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Rizwan’s petition is understood to have argued that there was no specific allegation against him. He also requested a stay of proceedings until the court decides on his proposal.
Reports suggest that an NCCIA investigation is looking into alleged dressing room leaks and other information linked to England’s tour of Pakistan, although the exact relationship between that investigation and the PCB’s separate disciplinary inquiry remains unclear.
MESS PAKISTAN WAS ON THE ENGLAND TOUR
The controversy follows an extraordinary period for Pakistan cricket in England. Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 103 runs before suffering a 194-run defeat at Lord’s in the second match. When a team is losing 2-0, The PCB made sweeping changes and fielded seven playersincluding Rizwan and Imam, home and stand-in head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed ahead of the third Test.
Five uncapped players were brought into the squad for the final Test as Mike Hesson took charge of the match. Pakistan subsequently lost the Edgbaston Test by eight wickets to complete a 3–0 series defeat.
Rizwan’s own batting returns on the tour were modest, with scores of 12, 41, 7 and 1 in his four innings, although his wicketkeeping continued to be viewed positively.
The PCB also launched an internal disciplinary inquiry following reports regarding player discipline and conduct. The board separately sought an explanation from its selection committee regarding the inclusion of Rizwan and Imam in the West Indies and England squads, with former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq subsequently resigning from the selection committee.
After a disappointing tour of England, Pakistan will next turn their attention to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Pakistan men’s team has secured a direct entry into the quarter-finals of the men’s T20 cricket competition, with their first match scheduled for September 28.
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Published on:
17 Sep 2026 12:27 IST