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News18
4 days ago
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Pakistan's Haider Ali Granted Bail In Alleged Rape Case
Last Updated: Pakistan batter Haider Ali, arrested by Greater Manchester Police for alleged rape, has been granted bail. Pakistan batter Haider Ali, who was arrested by Greater Manchester Police in connection with an alleged rape case, has been granted bail pending further investigations, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Haider, a member of the Pakistan Shaheens squad touring England, remains in the UK. The Pakistan Shaheens squad, which included several players on the England tour, has flown to Australia for a multi-team T20 series. Haider has been replaced by all-rounder Mohammad Faiq. 'After receiving a report on Monday, 4 August 2025, of a rape, we 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," stated Greater Manchester Police to ESPNcricinfo. According to the report, Haider was arrested in Beckenham, where the Shaheens were playing the last game of their five-match tour. The first two matches were held on July 22 and 25, between which the alleged incident took place on July 23 in Manchester. The offence carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment in the UK. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday that Haider is under criminal investigation in the UK. '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," said the statement. The 24-year-old has represented Pakistan in two ODIs and 35 T20Is and was initially seen as a destructive opener after his standout performances in the Pakistan Super League in 2020. (With AFP Inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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First Post
5 days ago
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Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali arrested in England over rape allegation; PCB suspends batter
Reportedly Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali was arrested in England in a rape case when he was playing for Pakistan Shaheens in a tour match. He has since been released on bail. read more Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali was released on bail after his arrest in rape case in Manchester. Image: Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended Haider Ali after the Greater Manchester Police arrested the batter over rape allegations. As per the police, the alleged unfortunate incident took place at a premise in Manchester on 23 July 2025. The 24-year-old Haider Ali was arrested at Hove by the police on 4 August, but was later released on bail as they launched an investigation into the case. Haider Ali arrested during Pakistan Shaheens' match? Haider Ali was reportedly arrested while he was playing for Pakistan Shaheens in a three-day game at Beckenham against MCC Young Cricketers and South Asian Cricket Academy XI Cricket Team. 'After receiving a report on Monday 4 August 2025 of a rape, we have arrested a 24-year-old man (Haider Ali). It's alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday 23 July 2025 at a premises in Manchester,' Greater Manchester Police said in an email to Reuters. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries. The victim is being supported by officers.' Provisionally suspending Haider Ali, the PCB, in a statement, said that they 'acknowledge' the importance of 'allowing the investigation.' 'The PCB has been made aware of a criminal investigation currently being conducted by the Greater Manchester Police involving cricketer Haider Ali,' the PCB statement said. 'The investigation pertains to an incident that reportedly occurred during the Pakistan Shaheens' recent tour of England. '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. 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.' The right-handed batter, Haider, has played two ODIs and 35 T20Is for Pakistan.
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Head coach reviews Pakistan Shaheens' England tour plan
LAHORE: With the Pakistan national team due to tour England in the near future, it was essential for us to identify players who could adapt quickly and perform in these conditions. This was stated by Imran Farhat, head coach Pakistan Shaheens, which undertook 15-day tour of England that comprised of white and red-ball series. During the tour, Shaheens featured in a three-match one-day series and two three-day fixtures. Pakistan Shaheens won the one-day series 2-1, played against the Professional County Club Select XI while both the three-day match ended in a draw. Led by Saud Shakeel, Shaheens saw Azan Awais emerge as the top run-scorer in the one-day series, amassing 164 runs from three matches, including two half-centuries. In the bowling department, Ubaid Shah was the leading wicket-taker, claiming six wickets across three matches, including figures of four for 41 in the third one-dayer. Imran Farhat said, 'We have identified a strong group of youngsters who we believe are part of our future. Our bowling in the one-day series was good; every bowler delivered strong results and our fielding was spot on. We also made sure everyone got a chance to play in the series, we followed a process and kept a consistent rotation policy in place.' He said, 'Looking at the red-ball matches, we saw some great performances from the players. The areas we were looking to improve in the top order were addressed quite effectively. Going forward, these players will continue to gain experience in first-class cricket and hopefully establish themselves further.' Imran said, 'We have discovered several promising players, both in red-ball and white-ball formats, which is a very positive takeaway. Each player will now return with an individual development plan that focuses on areas they need to improve in, be it technical, tactical or professional aspects, to become fully prepared for international cricket.' He said, 'Our focus throughout has been on building a strong bench. These young players, through their performances, have shown they are capable. We also assessed how well they adapted to the English conditions.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Pakistan batter arrested on rape allegations, PCB suspends him with immediate effect
Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali was arrested by Greater Manchester Police following a rape allegation, prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to suspend him with immediate effect. Pakistan batter Haider Ali The 24-year-old batter, who was on tour in England with the Pakistan Shaheens, was taken into custody after a report was filed on Monday alleging that a rape had taken place at a premises in Manchester on July 23, 2025. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old man in connection with the report. 'A report of a rape was made to police on Monday 4 August 2025. It's alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at a premises in Manchester. We have arrested a 24-year-old man. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries,' the police said in a statement. British police typically do not name individuals at this stage of an investigation. In response, the PCB confirmed that it was aware of the ongoing criminal investigation involving Haider Ali and announced his provisional suspension. 'In line with its duty of care and responsibility to ensure the welfare and legal rights of all its players, the PCB has ensured that Haider Ali has received appropriate legal support to protect his rights throughout this process,' the PCB said in a statement. '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. Accordingly, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.' Ali, who made his international debut in 2020, has played two one-day internationals and 35 T20Is for Pakistan. He was part of the Pakistan Shaheens squad, the country's A team, on a 15-day tour of England that began on July 22. The PCB added that it reserves the right to take further action under its Code of Conduct once the legal process is complete.
NDTV
5 days ago
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- NDTV
Pakistan Cricketer Arrested In UK Over Rape Allegations, Later Released On Bail: Report
Pakistan cricket slumped to a new low with a young player, Haider Ali, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with the country's 'A' team -- Pakistan Shaheen, was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police with sources confirming it was over a complaint by a girl, alleging rape. Haider Ali has been provisionally suspended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said a report. Haider was arrested by Greater Manchester Police at the Beckenham ground where Pakistan Shaheens was playing against MCSAC on August 3, reports Telecom Asia Sports. "It's apparently a rape case against a girl of Pakistani origin," a source was quoted as saying in the report. The sources confirmed that the Greater Manchester Police had seized Haider's passport but released him on bail. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said it will cooperate with the investigations and will give support to Haider to fight the case. In the meantime, the PCB has suspended Haider Ali till his name is cleared. "We were told about this case and investigation. We have suspended Haider until the investigation is completed and will conduct our own inquiry in the UK," a PCB spokesman told "Haider was in tears after he was arrested from the ground and pleaded not guilty during the investigation," said sources. Pakistan Shaheens were on a tour of the UK from July 17 to August 6 and played two three-day games, which were both drawn, a three-match One-day series that they won 2-1. Most of the players, except captain Saud Shakeel and Haider, returned from the UK on Wednesday. Shakeel stayed back in Dubai for personal reasons. The 24-year-old Haider is a talented player who played two ODIs and 35 Twenty20 internationals for Pakistan, the last in the Asian Games two years ago. He played the Under-19 World Cup for Pakistan in 2020 in South Africa, from where India's Yashasvi Jaiswal also emerged. Haider was also suspended by the PCB for breaching Covid restrictions during the 2021 Pakistan Super League in Abu Dhabi, and as a punishment withdrawn from the team to England and the West Indies in 2021. Sources said Haider was in the good books of newly recruited Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, who was about to include him in the Pakistan team for the T20 tri-series in Sharjah later this month. Pakistan has a history of players' misbehaviour in the past. Three top players -- Salman Butt, the then test skipper, Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Asif were arrested on charges of spot fixing on the team's tour of England in 2010. All three were jailed and banned for five years.
