Pakistan cricket is in the middle of a fresh controversy. Two national team players, Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan, were questioned over alleged leaks from the team's dressing room during the ongoing England series.
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) called in both players after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) filed a complaint. The questioning happened in Lahore, and it is the biggest development yet in a story that has been building around the team.
What Happened at the NCCIA Office in Lahore
According to a Dawn report, the two cricketers appeared before the agency after receiving summons linked to the PCB's complaint. Both players were reportedly questioned for around four hours.
After the long session, Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan asked for additional time to submit their written responses. That means the process is not over yet — the players will have to formally reply to the agency's questions in writing.
The case is tied to alleged leaks from inside the Pakistan dressing room. In simple terms, someone is suspected of sharing internal team information with the media, and the PCB has taken the legal route through the cyber crime agency.
PCB's Internal Inquiry and the England Series
This questioning did not come out of nowhere. Days before the players were summoned, the PCB announced an internal disciplinary inquiry into media reports about discipline and conduct within the national team.
So there are two tracks running at the same time — the PCB's own inquiry into team discipline, and the NCCIA's investigation based on the board's complaint. The timing matters because all of this is happening during the ongoing England series, when the team is supposed to be focused on cricket.
- Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan were questioned in Lahore by the NCCIA
- The session lasted around four hours, per the Dawn report
- The complaint was filed by the PCB
- Both players have sought more time to file written responses
- The PCB has also launched an internal disciplinary inquiry into media reports on team conduct
Our Take: This Is a Serious Moment for Pakistan Cricket
To put it plainly, this is not a small matter. A national cricket board filing a complaint with a cyber crime agency against its own players' dressing-room environment is a serious step. It shows the PCB is treating the leaks as a real breach, not just gossip.
In our view, the players deserve a fair process. Being questioned is not the same as being found guilty. Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan have cooperated by appearing before the agency, and asking for time to prepare written responses is a normal legal step. Readers should not jump to conclusions about their role in the leaks.
At the same time, the PCB has a genuine problem on its hands. If internal dressing-room information keeps reaching the media, team trust breaks down. Players stop speaking freely in meetings. Selection debates and strategy talks become public. That hurts performance on the field, and it is happening right in the middle of the England series.
What should fans take from this? First, expect more developments — the written responses are still pending, and the PCB's internal inquiry is also running. Second, watch how the board handles this. A heavy-handed approach could divide the team further. A weak approach could let the leaks continue.
The real test for Pakistan cricket is not the questioning itself. It is whether the board and the players can rebuild trust inside the dressing room while the cricket continues. That is the story to follow.
