Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali suspended amid rape case investigation in England

Pakistan batsman Haider Ali is beneath prison investigation in England, Pakistan’s cricket board stated whereas Greater Manchester Police stated an arrest has been made following a rape allegation.

The Pakistan Cricket Board stated an investigation “involving cricketer Haider Ali” stemmed from “an incident that reportedly occurred throughout the Pakistan Shaheens’ latest tour of England.” The PCB didn’t specify the character of the investigation into the 24-year-old Ali.

Greater Manchester Police instructed The Associated Press that on Monday (August 4, 2025) they obtained a report of a rape and that “we’ve arrested a 24-year-old man.” “It’s alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday 23 July 2025 at a premises in Manchester,” the police assertion added. “The man has since been bailed pending additional enquiries.” Police in Britain usually don’t title suspects at this stage of an investigation.

The Shaheens staff represents Pakistan in second-tier worldwide cricket. Their 15-day tour began on July 22.

The PCB suspended Ali “efficient instantly, pending the result of the continued investigation.” “The PCB totally respects the authorized procedures and processes of the United Kingdom and acknowledges the significance of permitting the investigation to run its due course,” it stated.

Ali has performed two one-day internationals and 35 T20s for Pakistan since making his worldwide debut in 2020.

The PCB stated Ali was offered acceptable authorized help.

“Once the authorized proceedings are concluded and all info have been duly established, the PCB reserves the precise to take acceptable motion beneath its Code of Conduct, if vital,” it added.