Pakistan batter Haider Ali is underneath prison investigation in England, his nation’s cricket board mentioned on Friday (AEST), whereas Better Manchester Police mentioned an arrest had been made following a rape allegation.
The Pakistan Cricket Board mentioned an investigation “involving cricketer Haider Ali” stemmed from “an incident that reportedly occurred through the Pakistan Shaheens’ current tour of England”.
The PCB didn’t specify the character of the investigation into the 24-year-old Ali.
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Better Manchester Police advised The Related Press that early this week they acquired a report of a rape and that “we’ve got arrested a 24-year-old man”.
“It is alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday 23 July 2025 at a premises in Manchester,” the police assertion added.
“The person has since been bailed pending additional enquiries.”
Police in Britain usually don’t identify suspects at this stage of an investigation.
Pakistan’s Haider Ali batting in a T20 worldwide in 2020. Getty
The Shaheens workforce represents Pakistan in second-tier worldwide cricket. The workforce’s 15-day tour began on July 22.
The PCB suspended Ali “efficient instantly, pending the end result of the continuing investigation”.
“The PCB totally respects the authorized procedures and processes of the UK and acknowledges the significance of permitting the investigation to run its due course,” it mentioned.
Ali has performed two one-day internationals and 35 T20s for Pakistan since making his worldwide debut in 2020.
The PCB mentioned Ali was offered applicable authorized help.
“As soon as the authorized proceedings are concluded and all info have been duly established, the PCB reserves the best to take applicable motion underneath its code of conduct, if vital,” it added.
