Pakistan’s upcoming young sensational batter, Haider Ali, has found himself under criminal investigation by the Greater Manchester Police. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has immediately suspended the batter pending the outcome of the inquiry. No details have been shared yet on the nature of the crime, as the reports have claimed that the batter is not currently in custody in the United Kingdom.

Pakistan’s board was made aware of the investigation as the incident had raised questions during the Green Brigade’s A-tour of England recently, which concluded on Monday. The PCB has confirmed that they would be providing legal support to the batter to protect his rights throughout this process.

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“The PCB has been made aware of a criminal investigation currently being conducted by the Greater Manchester Police involving cricketer Haider Ali. The investigation pertains to an incident that reportedly occurred during the Pakistan Shaheens' recent tour of England.” The statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board revealed.

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Haider Ali, the 24-year-old, has featured in two ODIs for the national side, where he has thumped 42 runs, besides smashing 505 runs in 32 T20I innings at an average of nearly 18 and a strike rate of 124.69 with three half-centuries. In 42 FC innings, the right-handed batter has clubbed 1797 runs at an average of 47.28, scoring five centuries and eight fifties.

“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.” The Pakistan Cricket Board’s statement addressed.

 “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.” It added. Ali has also thumped 1996 runs in 57 List A innings at an average of around 38, with two centuries and 17 fifties at the best score of 118 runs.

Pakistan cricket is again in toil due to an alleged rape case. A fresh controversy has been generated regarding their young batsman, Haider Ali, who was arrested by the British police. A batter is alleged to have committed a rape in England. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended the 24-year-old as the investigation is underway. Confirming the cricketer's name, the board has promised to provide him as much support as possible, and they will conduct their own inquiry about the serious matter.

"We have suspended Haider until the investigation is completed and will conduct our own inquiry in the UK," a PCB spokesperson revealed to media. Though, the British police did not mention the alleged person's name. 

On Monday, the Greater Manchester Police confirmed, "We have arrested a 24-year-old man… It’s alleged the incident occurred on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at a premises in Manchester. The man has since been bailed pending further inquiries."

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Who is Haider Ali? 

Haider Ali is an international cricketer for Pakistan, who played multiple games for them in the limited overs format but has yet to receive his Test cap. He recently traveled to the United Kingdom as part of the Pakistan Saheen squad, the 'A' team of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Ali made his international debut in 2020. Since then, he has played a couple of One Day Internationals and 35 T20 Internationals.

In those 35 T20Is, the right-handed batter has scored a total of 505 runs at an average of 17.41, with a 68-run inning so far his highest individual in the format. In 2 ODIs, he got a total of 42 runs. Ali's first-class cricket career is much more impressive than his international stats. In 27 first-class matches and 42 innings, the middle-order batsman got a 47.28 average. On August 3, 2025, he scored only 1 run for the Pakistan Shaheens.