Mohammad Rizwan opens up amid investigation [Source- AFP]Experienced Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan recently opened up about being investigated by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) of Pakistan following his torrid run in England. Led by Babar Azam, Pakistan suffered an embarrassing clean sweep against the home team, as Joe Root's men crushed them by 3-0 to complete a clinical whitewash. Mohammad Rizwan was one of the biggest disappointments for the tourists, managing only 61 runs across four outings. He was initially left out of the Pakistan Test squad for the third Test against England before undergoing criminal proceedings by the NCCIA. Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq interrogated as PCB suspects criminal activities on England tourPakistan's tour of England 2026 turned out to be shambolic for the visitors, with the Englishmen swatting them aside in all three matches. Pakistan's batting department was one of the primary reasons behind their lean run in England, with the likes of Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq grabbing the attention for the wrong reasons. While Imam-ul-Haq sparked controversy through an allegedly fake injury, Rizwan registered scores of 12, 1 and 7, barring a quick-fire 41-run knock on the tour. After the touring side lost the second Test at Lord's, the PCB removed seven players, including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, from the squad. Additionally, the board confiscated the mobile phones of several players, including Rizwan and Imam, and submitted them to the NCCIA for a cybercrime investigation. The team's dismal performance created speculation of match-fixing, as Rizwan and Imam found themselves among the suspects for passing on the inside information from the Pakistani dressing room. According to reports from Samaa TV, Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were interrogated for almost two hours, with the NCCIA investigating their involvement in the alleged dressing room leaks. The agency also questioned the duo about Pakistan's terrible outing in England. Also Read: Imam ul Haq, Mohammad Rizwan Stopped From Playing In Pakistan, Bank Accounts InvestigatedMeanwhile, a report from Geo News revealed that the NCCIA is also reviewing the recent financial transactions of Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq to determine whether they were bribed to play poorly in the Pakistan vs England Tests. Mohammad Rizwan issues statement amid NCCIA investigationSpeaking to Pakistan's leading media channel SamaaTV, Mohammad Rizwan revealed that he is fully cooperating with the investigating officers. The seasoned campaigner also said that he will wait for the investigation to be completed before making any further comments on the controversial matter. “I am fully cooperating with the investigation. I am waiting for the investigation to be completed," Rizwan told Samaa TV.Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq's Pakistan career at crossroadsMohammad Rizwan was once one of Pakistan's most dependable batters in Test cricket. From his debut in 2016 to 2024, Rizwan clobbered 2039 runs in 59 Test innings at a healthy average of 40.78. However, since 2025, the keeper-batter has averaged only 30.62 with the bat in Test cricket, failing to score a single century in 21 innings. Imam-ul-Haq, on the other hand, kept making comebacks in a relatively more topsy-turvy career than Rizwan's, managing 1865 runs in 58 innings at a modest average of 34.53. Although the volatility in Pakistan cricket can still bring Rizwan and Imam back to the Test setup, the selection door could get permanently closed for them if the investigating agency finds them guilty under the labelled charges. Also Read: Mohsin Naqvi's Future As ACC Chief Hangs By A Thread After Asia Cup Trophy Row
