Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif faces investigation from Cyber Crime Agency

Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has landed in trouble after questioning the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its leadership policies. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has initiated an investigation against the 57-year-old following a complaint filed by PCB senior legal manager Syed Ali Naqvi.

According to NCCIA spokesperson Najeebullah Hasan, Latif has already recorded his statement in connection with two inquiries, one in Islamabad and another in Lahore. The probe comes after Latif’s recent remarks on social media criticising Pakistan’s leadership instability and captaincy decisions.

Latif had reacted strongly to the appointment of Shaheen Shah Afridi as Pakistan’s ODI captain, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “Divide and rule policy is a political strategy to gain and maintain power by creating and exploiting divisions within a population, such as religious, ethnic, cricket teams or class differences.” He further claimed that Pakistan is the “only country that cannot even produce a decent captain.”

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NCCIA steps in as former players’ comments spark administrative tension

The former cricketer has been vocal in recent months about the decision-making structure within the team setup. He has publicly expressed concern over what he describes as constant power struggles and pressure on national players. Speaking earlier during the Asia Cup 2025, Latif highlighted the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan that were spilling into cricket too, referencing the handshake controversy during the tournament.

Meanwhile, legendary pacer and ex-captain Wasim Akram has also drawn attention from the NCCIA. A separate complaint has reportedly been filed against him for allegedly promoting a betting app. However, no formal notice has been issued in Akram’s case so far and the process remains at a preliminary stage.

As inquiries continue, the situation underscores the heightened oversight of public comments from former cricketers and senior figures in Pakistan cricket. With ongoing scrutiny surrounding leadership policies and off-field controversies, the PCB finds itself navigating yet another sensitive episode in its cricketing administration. Further details from the NCCIA are awaited as the investigations progress.