Pakistan’s cricket board (PCB) confiscates players’ mobile phones ahead of the third Test against England, according to reports. The action is described as unusual, with outlets noting that the PCB does not publicly disclose the specific rationale.
Both outlets link the move to wider match-integrity rules. One report says the step aligns with ICC regulations that restrict phone use in certain match areas. Another characterizes the decision as not publicly explained, though it does not dispute that international playing conditions can limit phone access in match zones.
The differing emphasis is mainly on transparency and framing: Times of India presents the move as consistent with ICC constraints and adds that it heightens the sense of uncertainty around Pakistan’s tour, while NDTV focuses on the lack of an official explanation and the “drama” around the development. Neither source provides detailed confirmation of the enforcement mechanism beyond custody of the phones.
