The cricketer lost his passport, cash and gold in the burglary. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
The incident is the latest piece of bad luck for the 33-year-old, who was sent home from Pakistan's ongoing tour of South Africa after he injured his hamstring just two days before the first Twenty20 last week.
"Robbers broke into my house at around 5:30 am through the washroom window and took away the locker from the room, which had my passport, around 38 ounces of gold and 8,000 dollars and 2,500 pounds," Razzaq told reporters.
Lahore police said they suspected the thieves had prior information.
Razzaq's situation was unclear but Pakistani cricketers in the past have been regularly summoned by tax authorities for not filing returns and hiding valuables in their homes.
Earlier this month Razzaq staged a comeback in Pakistan's Twenty20 team after a gap of one year, but he failed in both T20 matches against South Africa in Dubai.
"It's a big setback for me but police are investigating the matter," said Razzaq.
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I have very much sympathy with Abdul Razaq.he is my favourite player.and i am praying for him.thanx
@MJ:
Or tax evasion?
I am not accusing him of anything but usually the only people who hide cash and gold at home are the ones who cannot justify or defend the source of their wealth. Gavaskar was also found to have stashed more than $40,000 in his Gym locker. ... betting syndicates anybody?
8,000 dollars and 2,500 pounds - and no Pakistani Rupees ! Maybe these robbers dropped a few rupees for change .
Though I have sympathy with him but its insanity to keep more than a Kilogram gold at home.
I wonder why he kept such good amount unsecure in home!! he should have kept in bank.