LHC allows NCCIA inquiry into Muhammad Rizwan over online betting allegations
- On Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board denied Mohammad Rizwan permission to speak publicly about an ongoing National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency inquiry, refusing his request twice.
- Rizwan sought authorization to clarify "confusion and speculation" surrounding his seized mobile phone, which authorities confiscated following the Lord's Test against England to investigate alleged information leaks.
- Under Clause 4.1 of his central contract, players require PCB clearance for public statements. Rizwan's lawyer, Qazi Umair Ali, argued the cricketer was questioned without notice after the Test.
- The Lahore High Court dismissed Rizwan's petition on Monday, with Chief Justice Aalia Neelum ruling the NCCIA inquiry regarding alleged electronic fraud could proceed.
- Chief Justice Neelum observed the ICC Anti-Corruption Code does not prevent state authorities from conducting criminal inquiries, noting the investigation remains at an initial stage without determining wrongdoing.
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Following the defeat to England in the Lord's Test, major changes were made to Pakistan's Test team. Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were among seven players released from the Test squad. Imam and Rizwan were later required to appear before the NCCIA.
Another Twist In Pakistan Cricket's Cyber Crime Investigation, Mohammad Rizwan Barred From Speaking In Public
Another twist has emerged from Pakistan's ongoing investigation on senior batters Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, with reports claiming that Rizwan has been barred by the Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) from publicly speaking about the matter.
Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan barred from speaking on betting investigation
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has been denied permission by the PCB to hold a media conference regarding an ongoing investigation by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency into his alleged involvement with online betting and gambling. Rizwan and teammate Imam-ul-Haq had their phones confiscated and are being questioned.
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Pakistan Live NewsRizwan twice 'denied permission' to speak on ongoing NCCIA inquiry
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has twice sought permission from the Pakistan Cricket Board to speak publicly about the ongoing inquiry against him, but was denied on both occasions, sources told Geo News on...
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