ISLAMABAD/LONDON (MNN); The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is examining the mobile phones of Pakistan cricketers Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan as part of an ongoing investigation into their financial dealings and alleged leakage of dressing-room information, sources said on Friday.
According to sources, the inquiry is primarily focused on suspected financial transactions involving the two players. Their financial activities before and after Pakistan’s ongoing Test series against England are reportedly being scrutinised, including transactions conducted through their bank accounts during the relevant period.
Investigators are examining the source and destination of funds if any transaction is found to be suspicious. Payments allegedly made by companies, individuals or organisations are also being reviewed as part of the probe, sources said.
The data obtained from the players’ mobile phones is being linked to the financial investigation. Messages, contacts and other digital material are reportedly undergoing forensic examination to determine whether they contain information relevant to the inquiry.
Sources said another major aspect of the investigation concerns alleged leaks of dressing-room information during Pakistan’s Test series against England. Investigators are also examining the players’ contacts, meetings and interactions during training sessions and matches in England.
Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan appeared before the NCCIA at its Johar Town office in Lahore on Thursday. They were questioned for around two hours after arriving at approximately 3pm. Following the questioning, both players sought additional time to submit their written responses, sources said.
The NCCIA has not officially confirmed any allegations against either cricketer.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier this month sought a written explanation from a member of its selection committee regarding the selection of Rizwan and Imam for Pakistan’s Test squads for the 2026 tours of the West Indies and England.
According to a PCB notice issued on August 31, the committee member had attended a selection meeting on June 2, during which responsibility was assigned for considering and selecting players for the two Test series.
The latest NCCIA inquiry and the PCB’s separate action have brought renewed scrutiny to the selection and activities of the two senior Pakistan cricketers, although no wrongdoing has been officially established against either player.
