What happened?
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced that Mohammad Rizwan and Imam‑ul‑Haq have been ruled ineligible to play first‑class domestic cricket because they failed to provide the mandatory fitness reports required of centrally‑contracted players.
Why did the board take this step?
PCB’s fitness protocol is a non‑negotiable clause in all central contracts, aimed at safeguarding player health and ensuring a uniformly high competitive standard across the domestic season; missing the assessments is treated as a breach of that agreement.
Which competitions will be affected?
Both stars will miss the upcoming Quaid‑e‑Azam Trophy and any other first‑class fixtures, leaving Karachi Whites (Rizwan’s side) and Central Punjab (Imam‑ul‑Haq’s side) to reshuffle their line‑ups ahead of the season’s start.
What happens next?
Rizwan and Imam‑ul‑Haq must submit the required fitness documentation to the PCB; once the reports are received and verified, the board will reassess their eligibility, potentially lifting the ban before the domestic calendar commences.