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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Pakistan batsman Haider Ali under investigation by UK police
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third T20 International - England v Pakistan - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 1, 2020 Pakistan's Haider Ali is bowled out by England's Chris Jordan Mike Hewitt/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Batsman Haider Ali is being investigated by Greater Manchester Police after he was arrested following an incident during the Pakistan A team's tour of England, officials said on Thursday. 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. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Cambodia, Thailand agree on Asean observers monitoring truce, but fundamental differences remain Singapore Flying greener will come at a price, industry players warn Singapore Liquor licences for F&B, nightlife venues extended to 4am in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay Singapore Chikungunya cases in Singapore double; authorities monitoring situation closely Opinion At 79, Liew Mun Leong has no time to be sentimental Singapore Student found with vape taken to hospital after behaving aggressively in school; HSA investigating Singapore CDC and SG60 vouchers listed on e-commerce platforms will be taken down: CDCs Asia Cambodia nominates US President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize "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. REUTERS
The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Cricket-Pakistan batsman Haider Ali provisionally suspended due to criminal investigation in UK
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third T20 International - England v Pakistan - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 1, 2020 Pakistan's Haider Ali is bowled out by England's Chris Jordan Mike Hewitt/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo (Reuters) -Batsman Haider Ali has been placed under criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police following an incident during the Pakistan A team's tour of England and he has also been provisionally suspended, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday. The PCB did not disclose the nature of the incident, which it said occurred during the 15-day long tour that concluded on Tuesday. The 24-year-old's provisional suspension is effective immediately and will remain until the investigation concludes. "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. (Reporting by Shifa Jahan in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Pakistan batsman Haider Ali provisionally suspended due to criminal investigation in UK
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third T20 International - England v Pakistan - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 1, 2020 Pakistan's Haider Ali is bowled out by England's Chris Jordan Mike Hewitt/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Batsman Haider Ali has been placed under criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police following an incident during the Pakistan A team's tour of England and he has also been provisionally suspended, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday. The PCB did not disclose the nature of the incident, which it said occurred during the 15-day long tour that concluded on Tuesday. The 24-year-old's provisional suspension is effective immediately and will remain until the investigation concludes. "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. REUTERS
