Mohammad Rizwan NCCIA Call Before Final Report
In the Mohammad Rizwan NCCIA case, the agency will contact the wicketkeeper-batter for clarification before it files its final report on the investigation involving him and Imam-ul-Haq.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the next step after the agency briefed him on the case a few days earlier. He was speaking to reporters at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.
“I think they will contact Rizwan, seek some clarifications and file the report,” Naqvi said. He added that he was unsure how long the process would take.
The investigation remains open, with no final findings announced against either player.
Mohammad Rizwan NCCIA case: how it began
The investigation began in September, after Pakistan’s disappointing Test series against England. Rizwan and Imam were questioned over alleged dressing-room information leaks, online betting and gambling activities, and suspicious financial transactions.
The NCCIA also took their mobile phones for forensic examination. Rizwan later sought clarification about the allegations and asked for his device to be returned.
Both players were among seven cricketers sent home during the England series. Neither has returned to the national team since, though the PCB has allowed them to resume domestic cricket. Rizwan plays for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Imam for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL).
Feature Pakistan has followed the case from the start. Rizwan received a second NCCIA notice in October, and the board later cleared him to lead SNGPL in the President’s Trophy final round. Rizwan and Imam are set for a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy return, and Rizwan hit a double century for Peshawar in Faisalabad during his domestic comeback.
NCA rebuild deadline set for January 31
Naqvi also announced January 31 as the deadline for completing the redevelopment of the NCA, which will feature world-class training equipment and modern facilities.
He praised Aqib Javed for his role in preparing the academy’s master plan and design, saying the facility was already being used for extended training camps to develop emerging cricketers.
“Aqib is bringing our young players here and training them. The most important thing is that he is addressing their shortcomings so they do not have to learn basic skills when they join a squad,” Naqvi said.
He expressed hope that the programme would produce another group of talented cricketers within six months.
Backing for selectors and PSL model
The PCB chairman backed the current selection committee, saying he was satisfied with its performance and expected positive results from its approach.
Naqvi also addressed concerns about the financial challenges faced by Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises. He defended the league’s business model, saying owners understood that profitability could take time.
“There is nothing that says they have to make money from the first day,” he said, adding that franchise owners were free to sell their teams if they could make a profit.
Naqvi reiterated his confidence in the PCB’s current direction and said he would continue supporting his team’s decisions.
The NCCIA report, once filed, will decide whether the case closes or moves further. Until then, Rizwan’s wait continues, and his domestic form is the only cricket he has to show for it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the next step in the Rizwan NCCIA case?
The NCCIA will contact Mohammad Rizwan for clarification before it files its final investigation report, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said.
What are Rizwan and Imam accused of?
They were questioned over alleged dressing-room information leaks, online betting and gambling activities, and suspicious financial transactions. No final findings have been announced.
When did the investigation begin?
The investigation began in September, after Pakistan’s Test series against England.
Are Rizwan and Imam playing cricket?
Neither has returned to the national team, but the PCB has allowed them to play domestic cricket, with Rizwan representing SNGPL and Imam playing for OGDCL.
