British authorities are currently investigating a rape allegation against Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali, leading to his suspension from the sport.
In a shocking turn of events, Pakistani cricket sensation Haider Ali finds himself at the centre of a criminal investigation by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in the UK. The investigation is related to an allegation of rape that allegedly occurred on July 23, 2025, in Manchester.
Haider Ali, who has represented Pakistan in 35 Twenty20 internationals since making his debut in 2020 and two one-day Internationals, was arrested by GMP, interviewed under caution, and subsequently released on bail pending further inquiries. He is not currently in custody but remains subject to the ongoing investigation.
Following the initiation of the investigation, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended Haider Ali from all cricket activities pending the outcome of the inquiry. The PCB has stated that it respects the legal process in the UK and is providing Haider with legal support throughout the investigation. The PCB has reserved the right to take further action under its Code of Conduct once the legal proceedings conclude and all facts are established.
The incident is alleged to have occurred during the Pakistan A team's tour of England. A 24-year-old man, identified as Haider Ali, was arrested in connection with the investigation. The victim of the incident is being supported by officers, and no new details about the victim or the nature of the rape allegation have been disclosed.
The Greater Manchester Police received a report of a rape on Monday, 4 August 2025, and the investigation is currently active. The PCB fully respects the legal procedures and processes of the United Kingdom and acknowledges the importance of allowing the investigation to run its due course.
The investigation against Haider Ali is not related to any previously mentioned US, UAE, or UN events. The PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation. Haider Ali has been replaced in the Pakistan Shaheens squad touring Australia.
As the investigation continues, the cricket world watches with bated breath, hoping for a swift and fair resolution to this troubling situation. The PCB has urged everyone to respect the legal process and refrain from making speculative comments until all facts are established.
[1] The News International, "Haider Ali under provisional suspension by PCB amid rape investigation," August 5, 2025. [2] Geo News, "Haider Ali arrested by Greater Manchester Police over rape allegations," August 3, 2025. [3] Dawn, "PCB provides legal support to Haider Ali amid rape investigation," August 4, 2025.
- The business of cricket in Pakistan has taken an unexpected turn as one of their prominent stars, Haider Ali, faces a rape investigation by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in the UK.
- In the realm of crime and justice, Haider Ali, a key figure in sports, has been arrested over a rape allegation that supposedly transpired in Manchester on July 23, 2025.
- While sports news from around the world often focus on games and achievements, a significant development unfolds in the general-news sphere concerning Pakistani cricket sensation, Haider Ali, who is under investigation for an accusation of rape.
