Muhammad Rizwan cleared to resume domestic cricket
Muhammad Rizwan receives PCB clearance to play domestic cricket while the NCCA inquiry into betting and leaks continues.
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan has been cleared by the PCB to return to domestic cricket. He'll captain Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited in the Presidents Cup first-class tournament starting October 19.
Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were pulled from England's tour after the second Test in August. Both players now face an NCCA inquiry over alleged leaks of dressing-room information and online betting concerns.
Rizwan has already given evidence twice. A source close to the inquiry says it could be concluded soon after his October 10 session in Lahore. He hasn't played competitive cricket since Lord's.
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Rizwan's clearance means the board is willing to separate the domestic calendar from the criminal investigation. The awkward question now is whether Imam-ul-Haq will receive the same green light, and what that split decision would signal about the two cases.