Here’s Why Mohammad Rizwan Was Not Allowed to Play President’s Trophy

Mohammad Rizwan was halted from featuring in the President's Trophy Grade-I 2026-27 due to an ongoing inquiry into alleged online betting and gambling activities, rather than any problem related to his fitness test.

Key points

• During the hearing, the administration lawyer informed the court that the matter falls under Section 14 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016.
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• After arriving in Lahore, Rizwan requested permission from the PCB to train at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), but his request was turned down.
• LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum issued the written order while dismissing Rizwan's petition challenging the NCCIA inquiry.

For context, the wicketkeeper-batter had joined the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) squad in Islamabad after being dropped from Pakistan's Test squad midway through the series against England. PFF Postpones Under-17 Championship Against the backdrop of Islamabad Situation.

In Shan Masood's absence, Rizwan was additionally anticipated to lead SNGPL in the ongoing eight-team first-class tournament.

He took part in the team's practice session and attended a team session before the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) contacted SNGPL afterwards the same day and instructed the department to send him back due to the ongoing inquiry.

After which he left for Lahore, after the directive, SNGPL management informed Rizwan of the decision.

In practice, the department was additionally prepared to conduct his fitness test before receiving the PCB's instructions. Other Pakistan players who returned from England after the Test series, nevertheless, did not undergo similar fitness tests before joining their respective departments.

After arriving in Lahore, Rizwan requested permission from the PCB to train at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), but his request was turned down. The 34-year-old is at present training in his hometown of Peshawar. India Survives Japan Scare After Controversial Wide Ball Decision.

For context, the development comes a day after the Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) not to harass or unnecessarily trouble Rizwan while allowing the inquiry against him to continue.

According to the court order, the agency is investigating matters related to alleged online betting and gambling involving the Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter.

During the hearing, the administration lawyer informed the court that the matter falls under Section 14 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. It deals with obtaining an unlawful financial benefit. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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