Mohammad Rizwan for Rawalpindiz in PSL. Image Credits: AFPThe Rawalpindiz team has shared a clarification about a statement in which their owner had threatened to leave the Pakistan Super League (PSL) if captain Mohammad Rizwan is barred from playing cricket. This comes after reports suggested that Rizwan might be banned after the ongoing inquiry by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had called Mohammad Rizwan for an investigation after reportedly finding evidence of him being involved in online betting and gambling in Pakistan cricket. He is also accused of leaking information from the Pakistan team dressing room during the recent England Test series.Rumour spread that Rawalpindiz team owner threatened to pull outA rumour had spread in Pakistan that, Ahsan Tahir, owner of Rawalpindiz, said that his team may pull out of the upcoming Pakistan Super League in case of Mohammad Rizwan being disqualified to play the sport.. Also Read: Abrar Ahmed Becomes Number 1 Ranked T20I Bowler, English Pacer Jumps 47 PlacesAs per the fake statement, Tahir said that Rizwan had been the main reason behind acquiring the Pindiz franchise for himself.Rawalpindiz clarify a false statement from the ownerMeanwhile, the Rawalpindiz franchise, which joined the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the 2026 edition as one of the two new teams, other being the Hyderabad Kingsmen, has issued a clarification about the viral statement floating on social media about owner Ahsan Tahrir pulling the franchise out of the PSL.“The Pindiz categorically rejects the fabricated statements being attributed to our owner, Mr. M. Ahsan Tahir, regarding Muhammad Rizwan and the ongoing NCCIA matter. To be unequivocally clear: Mr. Tahir has issued no statement whatsoever on this matter. The remarks published and attributed to him were not made by him and are entirely fabricated.The Pindiz has formally called upon the media organization concerned to immediately retract the fabricated attribution, publish a clear correction, and issue an appropriate public apology.We take the unauthorized fabrication and attribution of statements to our ownership seriously. The Pindiz reserves all rights and will take such measures as may be appropriate to protect the reputation and interests of Mr. Tahir and the organization," Rawalpindiz posted on X.Rana Ahmad. @AhmadRana056 🚨 RAWALPINDIZ OWNER RESPONDS TO CLAIM OF WITHDRAWING FROM PSL OVER M RIZWAN.🚨 Sep 23, 2026, 1:04 PM PCB denies Mohmmad Rizwan a chance to explain his sideMohammad Rizwan had sought permission from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for holding a press conference over him being accused of online gambling and betting and for leaking team secrets to media. However, the PCB has denied him the permission for the presser regarding investigations by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency.The mobile phones of Mohammad Rizwan and Imam Ul Haq were confiscated during the second Test in England and are now being forensically examined by the NCCIA.Also Read: Angkrish Raghuvanshi Promoted To Leadership Role As BCCI Announces Rest Of India U23 Squad
