Rizwan Set for Domestic Cricket Return
The PCB’s clearance lets Rizwan return to first-class cricket while investigators continue examining allegations of betting, gambling and dressing-room leaks.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board cleared former national captain Mohammad Rizwan to resume domestic cricket, allowing him to represent Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited in the President's Trophy starting Monday, October 19.
- National authorities previously barred Rizwan during an ongoing National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency inquiry into allegations of online betting and leaking dressing-room information during the England Test series.
- A veteran of 47 Tests, 103 ODIs, and 106 T20 Internationals, the wicketkeeper-batter has not played competitively since the second Test at Lord's, though he continued training regularly in Peshawar.
- Muhammad Hafeez, head coach of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited , confirmed receiving PCB authorization for Rizwan to lead the team against Khan Research Laboratories .
- While the NCCIA inquiry continues, reliable sources report the situation has largely cooled following the player's last session on October 10, suggesting the investigation could soon conclude.
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Mohammad Rizwan gets first relief in PCB inquiry, allowed to resume domestic cricket
Mohammad Rizwan has been granted approval by the Pakistan Cricket Board to rejoin domestic cricket amidst ongoing investigations into allegations of online betting, gambling, and possible leaks of dressing-room information. Previously banned, he now prepares to lead the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited team, marking his return to the sport after a significant hiatus caused by these serious accusations.
Muhammad Rizwan gets Pakistan board's nod to resume domestic cricket amid inquiry
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan has been allowed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to resume playing domestic cricket, despite an ongoing inquiry into allegations of online betting and leaking dressing-room information. Rizwan, along with Imam-ul-Haq, was previously barred from playing and has appeared before the National Cyber Crime Cell (NCCA) for questioning, with his phone seized for forensic examination. A reliable source ind…
Pakistan allows Muhammad Rizwan to play domestic cricket despite ongoing inquiry
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed Muhammad Rizwan to return to domestic cricket and captain SNGPL in the Presidents Cup. The decision marks his first reprieve as the NCCA inquiry into the matter continues.
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