Pakistani Cricketer Haider Ali Arrested Over Rape Allegations in the UK
A young Pakistani cricketer, Haider Ali, has been arrested in the UK over rape allegations by the Greater Manchester Police. Ali, a 24-year-old batter who was part of the T20 World Cup finalist team, has been released on bail and is currently under investigation. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has placed him under immediate provisional suspension, but will provide him with legal support and counseling. The incident allegedly occurred on July 23, 2025, at a premises in Manchester, and the police are still conducting inquiries.
Key Takeaways:
- Haider Ali, a 24-year-old Pakistani cricketer, was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over rape allegations on August 4.
- The alleged incident occurred on July 23, 2025, at a premises in Manchester, and Ali has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has placed Ali under immediate provisional suspension while the investigation is ongoing.
- The PCB will provide Ali with legal support and counseling during the investigation.
- Ali has played 35 T20 Internationals for Pakistan, scoring over 500 runs, including his best score of 68 and three 50+ knocks.
- Ali has also played domestic and franchise-level cricket, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL), for teams like Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings, and Islamabad United.
Statistics:
- Haider Ali is 24 years old.
- Ali has scored over 500 runs in 35 T20 Internationals for Pakistan.
- The alleged incident occurred on July 23, 2025.
- Ali has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Sources:
- Greater Manchester Police
- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
- Diligent Media Corporation Ltd., DNA (Daily News & Analysis)
- Contify.com