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PCB takes Pakistan players’ phones before England Test

3 sourcesUpdated 6 Sept 2026, 2:57 am Coverage regionsGlobal
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PCB took custody of Pakistan players’ mobile phones before the final Test against England.

The devices are reported to remain with the board until the match concludes.

The PCB has not publicly explained the action.

The reports say the identities of the affected players have not been revealed.

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The coverage notes ICC anti-corruption regulations but says no formal investigation has been confirmed.

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The reporting broadly agrees that the PCB took custody of Pakistan players’ phones before the final England Test and has not given a public explanation. It also agrees that no formal corruption investigation has been confirmed.

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What remains unclear is why the phones were taken and which players were affected, since the reports do not name them. The situation could change if the PCB provides an explanation or if any official inquiry is announced, but neither has been confirmed so far.

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The neutral coverage reports that the PCB has taken custody of players’ phones ahead of the final England Test. It says the board has not publicly explained the decision and that the devices will stay with the board until the match concludes. It also notes that ICC anti-corruption regulations are relevant, while confirming that no official investigation has been announced.

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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Match fixing concerns? PCB takes Pakistan players’ phones into custody before final England Test

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The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly taken mobile phones belonging to members of the national cricket team into its custody ahead of the third and final Test match against England at Edgbaston. According to the report citing Pakistani 365 News, the devices will remain with the board until the conclusion of the match, though the PCB has not publicly explained the reason for the action. The report outlines existing ICC regulations regarding mobile devices and notes that no official corruption investigation has been confirmed.

The Economic Times Neutral framing Reported

Match-fixing fears? PCB seizes Pakistan players' phones ahead of final England Test

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The Economic Times reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board has taken custody of the national team's mobile phones prior to the final Test match at Edgbaston, citing information originally reported by the Times of India and 365 News. The report notes that the identities of the affected players have not been revealed and the PCB has not provided an official reason for seizing the devices. Furthermore, the publication highlights relevant ICC anti-corruption regulations while emphasizing that no formal investigation has been confirmed.