The tussle between the NCCIA and the Pakistan National Cricket Team keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan continues. Latest reports have suggested that the star cricketer has requested the investigation agency to return his phone as soon as possible. He has been out of the Test side as well.
Personal devices, including the phones of Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, were in the custody of the Pakistan Cricket Board, which later handed them to the investigators for further processing. As per the latest reports, Rizwan’s personal phone is currently with the NCCIA officials.
Key takeaways from Mohammad Rizwan – NCCIA tussle
Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq are under the radar of the investigation officers, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has alleged involvement in illegal betting activities. The matter is under investigation. It was previously reported that Imam-ul-Haq was cooperative with the investigators, but Rizwan was not like him.
Mohammad Rizwan sought help from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Lahore High Court to have some clarity over the investigation process. He even sought permission from the Pakistan Cricket Board to allow him to address the matter in the public domain. As of now, none of his appeals have been granted by the cricket board, and the court also refused to provide him any safeguard regarding the investigation process.
Latest updates on Mohammad Rizwan
Pakistani local media outlet Geo News has claimed that Mohammad Rizwan has asked the NCCIA to return his phone without any further delay. Further in the letter, the experienced national team cricketer also requested the investigation agency that any future communication with him should be made through official channels and sent to his residential address.
In another development, another massive piece of news has arrived for Pakistan cricket. Babar Azam is confirmed to try his luck in the players’ auction for the upcoming season of the International League T20 (ILT20). Alongside Babar, the auction will have 17 players from Pakistan.
The players’ auction for the upcoming ILT20 season will be held at the ICC Academy Indoors, Dubai, on October 1. Ahead of that, names of the star players and some of the most notable names have been revealed through media platforms. Earlier, it was reported that Babar Azam could enter the players’ list to make his debut in the league.
Big update on Babar Azam’s career as well
The Pakistan National Cricket Team’s Test format captain Babar Azam, who has played in multiple franchise leagues, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Big Bash League (BBL), and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), has never played in ILT20.
In the inaugural season of the league, Babar Azam came close to securing a deal. But due to some issues, including obtaining the much-required No Objection Certificate from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
It is now assumed that there will be no obstacles between the batter and an ILT20 League contract. Previously published reports suggested that multiple franchises are likely to bid to acquire the services of the Pakistan skipper. A possible war of bids could lead Babar Azam to a lucrative deal.