Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has reportedly been denied permission by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to speak to the media, according to sources close to the player.
The sources said Rizwan had sought permission from the PCB on two occasions to hold a media interaction, but the board declined both requests.
According to the sources, Rizwan wanted to publicly address the controversy surrounding him and provide details about the mobile phone that was reportedly taken from him after the Lord’s Test.
The sources further claimed that Rizwan wanted to respond to allegations made against him and explain his position regarding a letter he had sent to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
They also said Rizwan intended to seek clarity while remaining within the framework of his central contract, particularly clauses 4.1 and 16.
Under clause 4.1, players are required to obtain permission before making public statements, while clause 16 provides for cooperation between the PCB and players, according to the information cited in the report.
The reported restrictions come amid continued discussion surrounding Rizwan’s interaction with the board and the circumstances involving his mobile phone after the Lord’s Test.
The claims regarding the PCB’s refusal and Rizwan’s intended response have been attributed to sources close to the cricketer. The PCB’s position was not included in the material provided.