PCB Suspends Haider Ali Temporarily: Current Information
Pakistan Cricket Star Haider Ali Under Criminal Investigation in UK
Pakistan cricket star Haider Ali is currently under a criminal investigation in the UK following an alleged rape incident that occurred in Manchester on July 23, 2025, during the Pakistan Shaheens' (Pakistan A team) tour of England.
The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) arrested Ali on August 4, 2025, and later bailed him pending further enquiries. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended Ali from all cricketing activities pending the outcome of the investigation.
The nature of the investigation is a rape allegation, which is currently under formal inquiry by UK police. The PCB has emphasized its respect for the UK legal process and has stated that Ali is receiving appropriate legal support during the investigation. Once the investigation and legal proceedings conclude, the PCB may take further action under its Code of Conduct if necessary.
Ali, a 24-year-old Pakistan batter, has played two ODIs and 35 T20Is for Pakistan. He made his debut for the senior Pakistan cricket team later in 2020. He featured in the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2023 Asian Games. During the tour, he played five games, including a match a day before the alleged incident occurred and another two days after it.
The PCB has not released any additional information about the suspension or the investigation. The Associated Press reported that police in Britain typically do not name suspects at this stage of an investigation. The Greater Manchester Police have not confirmed the specific details of the case.
The victim is being supported by officers, and the alleged rape incident occurred at a premises in Manchester. The report of the rape incident was made on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Media outlets such as ESPNcricinfo and Reuters are reporting on the situation. The PCB has stated that it will continue to respect the UK legal process and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
[1] PCB statement on Haider Ali's suspension: https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-releases/pcb-statement-on-haider-alis-suspension/ [2] Greater Manchester Police statement: https://www.gmp.police.uk/ [3] ESPNcricinfo article: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/31081593/pakistan-cricketer-haider-ali-arrested-rape-allegations-greater-manchester-police [4] Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/pakistan-cricketer-haider-ali-arrested-alleged-rape-2025-08-04/ [5] The Associated Press article: https://apnews.com/article/4f4208ca14d54e599000b9713f223d70
