Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq grilled for 4 hours in probe by Pakistan's cybercrime unit

ENG vs PAK: Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were grilled for nearly four hours by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency over alleged dressing-room leaks, adding another layer to the team's ongoing disciplinary crisis.Mohammad Rizwan (L) and Imam-ul-Haq (R) were dropped from Pakistan's squad after the 2nd Test. (Image: Getty)Pakistan cricket’s misery has deepened further, with senior players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq reportedly questioned by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore as part of an inquiry into alleged dressing-room leaks during the ongoing Test series against England.According to PTI, the two players were grilled for nearly four hours after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) filed a complaint with the cyber agency. The exact nature of the alleged leaks remains unclear, with the NCCIA yet to publicly disclose details of its investigation.The development comes amid a major disciplinary upheaval within Pakistan cricket. Following the Lord’s Test, seven players, including Rizwan and Imam, were sent back from England along with two members of the support staff over reported disciplinary concerns.RIZWAN, IMAM QUESTIONEDPakistan’s team security manager has reportedly handed over the phones of Rizwan and Imam to the NCCIA as part of the inquiry. According to sources cited by PTI, both players have indicated that they are willing to allow a forensic examination of their devices. The two senior players have also requested additional time to submit their written responses to the NCCIA’s queries. One of them was reportedly questioned for several hours, while the other has been given until next week to respond to a questionnaire handed to him.A PCB spokesperson confirmed that the NCCIA was conducting an inquiry into alleged dressing-room leaks but declined to comment further, citing the ongoing nature of the process. The case is particularly significant as it is reportedly the first time the PCB has filed a complaint with a cyber agency against players from the national team.The development also comes with an unusual political dimension. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is also Pakistan’s interior minister, while the NCCIA operates under his ministry.The PCB had already announced an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct within the team.PAKISTAN’S WOES CONTINUEThe off-field controversy has unfolded against the backdrop of a disastrous Test tour of England for Pakistan. After losing the first Test by an innings and 103 runs, Pakistan were beaten by 194 runs at Lord’s.The sweeping changes made by the PCB have done little to improve results. Pakistan were bowled out in the second session of the opening day of the Lord’s Test, before England posted 453 runs.Rizwan has also struggled badly with the bat in recent times, while Imam was involved in an injury-related controversy after suffering a Grade 1 tear in his left calf. His decision to face a few knockdowns despite appearing to struggle physically reportedly drew questions from within the PCB.With an NCCIA inquiry now adding another layer to the crisis, Pakistan cricket finds itself facing serious questions both on and off the field.- EndsPublished By: Amar PanickerPublished On: Sep 11, 2026 17:24 IST