Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has twice sought permission from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to speak to the media but was denied on both occasions, according to sources close to the player.
The sources said Rizwan wanted to publicly address the controversy surrounding him and clarify several issues related to recent events involving the national team.
According to the sources, the cricketer wanted to disclose details about the mobile phone that was allegedly taken from him in England following the Lord’s Test. He also wanted to respond publicly to allegations made against him and explain his position on the matter.
Rizwan also reportedly intended to discuss details of a letter he had sent to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sources said.
The sources claimed that Rizwan wanted to hold the media interaction while remaining within the framework of the PCB’s central contract. They said he intended to rely on Clause 16 of the contract, which calls for cooperation between the board and the player, while respecting Clause 4.1.
Clause 4.1 reportedly restricts players from making public statements without prior permission from the PCB. Clause 16, meanwhile, relates to cooperation between the board and contracted players.
The sources said Rizwan had requested permission from the PCB twice to address the media but the board declined both requests.
The development comes amid controversy surrounding the Pakistan batter and questions regarding his communication with the media and cricket authorities.
Rizwan has not publicly addressed the reported requests or the reasons behind the PCB’s decision to deny permission.
The PCB has also not officially commented on the claims made by sources close to the cricketer.
