Rizwan’s letter to the NCCIA has pointed out that the agency has not made any contact with him to demonstrate appropriate compliance with the court’s instructions. In particular, it requested the agency to identify in writing the specific incident that was the subject of their inquiry and to inform him when he was required to present himself at the NCCIA.
He also pointed out that he had handed over access to his phone in the UK, despite having no legal obligation to consent to that request, with the understanding it would be returned to him in three hours. Four weeks later, he has pointed out, the phone, which he provided the NCCIA the password to, remains with the agency. According to the letter, the NCCIA has not contacted Rizwan to arrange the return of his phone. The letter contested that his voluntary handing over of his phone and subsequent conduct demonstrated he was cooperating with the inquiry, but wanted the agency to act in kind, returning his phone to him and explaining the nature of the investigation.
The letter is the latest development in the investigation into Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq by the NCCIA, in the fallout following Pakistan’s defeat in the second Test, following which they were among players recalled to Pakistan immediately. While Imam opted to fill out the agency’s questionnaire, Rizwan chose to enlist legal counsel and contest the agency’s jurisdiction. While that attempt to have the case dismissed was unsuccessful, Rizwan has retained legal counsel and asked the NCCIA to contact him in writing with regards to any subject relevant to the case.