Another twist has emerged from Pakistan's ongoing investigation on senior batters Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, with reports claiming that Rizwan has been barred by the Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) from publicly speaking about the matter.
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has approached the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit seeking clarity on the procedure to be followed if a player is suspected of involvement in corruption.
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has submitted his response to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency's (NCCIA) questionnaire
During Thursday's hearing, Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum dismissed Mohammad Rizwan's petition after hearing arguments from both sides.
Mohammad Rizwan, along with fellow Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq, was summoned by the NCCIA for questioning in the aftermath of Pakistan's 3-0 Test series defeat in England.
Experienced Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq are set to await the findings of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).
Senior Pakistan batter Mohammed Rizwan has sought clarification over why he was summoned by the country's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), amid the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) investigation over possible corruption during the recent tour of England.
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned for two hours and had their mobile phones examined as part of an investigation for possible corruption during Pakistan's tour of England.
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were among the seven players released from the squad following the disastrous two Test matches against England.
This comes after reports circulated that the PCB took the players' mobile phones into its custody before handing them over to the relevant authorities.