Pakistan batsman Haider Ali suspended amid rape case investigation by UK police
When contacted by Reuters about the criminal investigation into Ali, the Greater Manchester Police said in an email: "After receiving a report on Monday, 4 August 2025, of a rape, we have arrested a 24-year-old man.
"It's alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at a premises in Manchester.
"The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries. The victim is being supported by officers."
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Ali has been provisionally suspended for the duration of the criminal investigation.
"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 PCB said in a statement.
"Accordingly, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
"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."
Ali has represented Pakistan in 35 Twenty20 internationals since making his debut in 2020 as well as two one-day Internationals.
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