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‘Why was I called?’ Rizwan questions Pakistan cybercrime agency over summons, alleged violation; phone not returned

Mohammad Rizwan has demanded formal explanations from Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency after being brought in for interrogation over suspected leaks from the national squad's inner circle. The wicketkeeper-batter, who alongside Imam-ul-Haq attended an inquiry session in Lahore seven days prior, sent a written communication challenging the basis of his appearance, asking why his confiscated handset remains unreturned, and requesting details on what disciplinary breach he supposedly committed.

Investigators probed both cricketers regarding interactions during tour training and fixtures, while also analyzing their banking records and fund movements surrounding the tour of England. Both individuals were among a group of seven cricketers discarded from the traveling party following a defeat in the Lord's contest.

The fallout comes as Rizwan faces prospective exclusion across all international formats, while Imam confronts a possible suspension linked to a questionable physical ailment that sidelined him from batting in both frames at Lord's. The off-field disruption did nothing to salvage Pakistan's campaign, as a second-innings resistance at Edgbaston failed to prevent an outright 3-0 sweep at the hands of the hosts.