United Kingdom court grants bail to Haider Ali following accusations of sexual assault
Haider Ali, a prominent Pakistani cricketer, was arrested by Greater Manchester Police on August 4, 2025, in Kent, UK, on suspicion of rape. The alleged incident occurred on July 23, 2025, in Manchester [1][2][4][5].
The arrest took place at the Spitfire County Cricket Ground, Beckenham, where Ali was playing for the Pakistan Shaheens. He was immediately bailed by the police, with his passport seized as part of the investigation [2][4].
The alleged rape incident occurred during the Pakistan A team's tour of England [1][2][5]. The police confirmed the victim is receiving support during the ongoing enquiry [1][2].
Haider Ali has represented Pakistan in 35 Twenty20 internationals since making his debut in 2020, as well as two One-Day Internationals [6]. In his police interview, Ali had denied the rape allegation [7].
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended Haider Ali for the duration of the criminal investigation and is providing him legal support [1][3][4]. Once the legal proceedings are concluded and all facts have been duly established, the PCB reserves the right to take appropriate action under its Code of Conduct, if necessary [8].
The PCB respects the legal procedures and processes of the United Kingdom and acknowledges the importance of allowing the investigation to run its due course [9]. The police received a report of rape on Monday, August 4, and arrested Ali immediately after [10].
Sources confirm that Ali was taken to the Canterbury Police Station by the Kent Police officers. He was not handcuffed during the arrest [11].
The alleged incident occurred at a premises in Manchester, and their meeting took place at a local hotel in the city [12]. The PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation [13].
References:
- BBC News, "Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali arrested on rape allegations," August 4, 2025.
- The Guardian, "Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali arrested on suspicion of rape," August 4, 2025.
- ESPNcricinfo, "PCB provisionally suspends Haider Ali amid rape allegations," August 4, 2025.
- The News International, "Haider Ali arrested on rape allegations," August 4, 2025.
- Geo News, "Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali arrested on rape allegations," August 4, 2025.
- Cricbuzz, "Haider Ali career statistics," accessed August 5, 2025.
- The Express Tribune, "Haider Ali denies rape allegations in police interview," August 5, 2025.
- PCB Code of Conduct, accessed August 5, 2025.
- PCB statement, August 4, 2025.
- Greater Manchester Police statement, August 4, 2025.
- Kent Police statement, August 4, 2025.
- The Daily Telegraph, "Haider Ali rape allegations: What we know so far," August 5, 2025.
- Pakistan Today, "PCB suspends Haider Ali amid rape allegations," August 4, 2025.
The arrest of Haider Ali, a Pakistani cricketer, took place at the Spitfire County Cricket Ground in Kent, UK, during a national sports event, specifically the Pakistan Shaheens' match. The alleged crime and justice incident occurred in Manchester during the Pakistan A team's tour of England. The PTi, BBC News, The Guardian, ESPNcricinfo, The News International, Geo News, and others have reported on this general news story. The PCB, National Cricket Board of Pakistan, has provisionally suspended Ali, offering him legal support. They await the conclusion of the legal proceedings to establish the facts and take appropriate action if necessary, under their Code of Conduct. The police investigation is ongoing, with the alleged victim receiving support. References: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13].
