Mohammad Rizwan seeks phone return from NCCIA after England Test

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has written to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), seeking the return of his mobile phone and written details about the inquiry against him. According to ESPNcricinfo, Rizwan has also asked the agency to clarify the specific incident being investigated. The NCCIA has held his phone since August 31.

The phone was taken from Rizwan in England a day after Pakistan's defeat to England in the Lord's Test. Rizwan said he voluntarily handed over the device and provided its password after being told that it would be returned within three hours. However, the phone has remained with the agency for nearly four weeks.

Rizwan's latest letter comes nearly two weeks after the Lahore High Court dismissed his petition challenging the NCCIA's jurisdiction. The court directed him to cooperate with the investigation and told the agency not to cause him unnecessary inconvenience. Rizwan has now sought clarity over the inquiry and the return of his belongings, with his mobile phone being the main item in question.

Why Mohammad Rizwan wrote to NCCIA after England Test defeat

According to Geo News, Mohammad Rizwan raised his concerns in a second letter to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). He said he had not received any written details about the inquiry or been contacted about further proceedings. His letter came after the NCCIA reportedly told the media that Rizwan was not cooperating with the investigation and could face further action.

Rizwan said his mobile phone was taken in England on August 31 and that he provided the password to the authorities. He claimed the device was checked in his presence and that officials assured him it would be returned within three hours. However, the phone has still not been returned by the NCCIA.

The 34-year-old further said he appeared before the NCCIA on September 10, when officials had access to his unlocked phone and reviewed his messages and other material. Rizwan maintained that he never refused to provide the password and said he was told that the digital forensic examination would be completed soon.

What happened to Rizwan’s phone and what the probe is about

Mohammad Rizwan’s phone was taken on August 31, a day after Pakistan suffered a 194-run defeat to England at Lord’s. Rizwan said he was told that the device would be returned within three hours, but the phone has remained with the authorities.

The issue followed Pakistan’s poor Test series in England, where they suffered a 0-3 defeat. After the second Test, the PCB sent Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and five other players home. The PCB reportedly handed the players’ phones to the relevant authorities for further examination.

According to The News International, investigators examined financial matters and suspected transactions involving Rizwan and Imam. Their financial dealings and bank account details were reportedly under scrutiny. Rizwan has now written to the NCCIA, asking the agency to follow the Lahore High Court’s directions and provide clarity on the investigation

Rizwan seeks return of phone as NCCIA investigation continues

Rizwan said that when he appeared before the NCCIA on September 10, officials accessed his unlocked phone and reviewed his messages and other material. He maintained that he never refused to provide the password and claimed he was told that the digital forensic examination would be completed soon.

Rizwan has now asked the NCCIA to provide written details about the inquiry, inform him about the date and time of his next appearance, and return his phone without further delay. He has also requested that all future communication be made through official channels and sent to his residential address.

In his latest letter, Rizwan said he has cooperated with the investigation by voluntarily giving the NCCIA access to his phone and providing its password. His legal team has asked the agency to explain the basis of the inquiry and clarify whether and when he needs to appear before investigators.