Haider Ali is a 24-year-old Pakistani cricketer, born on October 2, 2000, in Attock, Punjab, known for his aggressive right-handed batting and having played internationally for Pakistan since 2020. Haider Ali was arrested in Manchester, UK, following a rape allegation reported during the Pakistan Shaheens’ tour in July 2025.
The Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a 24-year-old man (identified as Haider Ali) was arrested on August 4, 2025, in connection with an alleged incident that took place on July 23, 2025, at a assumptions in Manchester, he has since been released on bail pending further investigation.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended Haider Ali pending the outcome of the investigation, stating that they respect UK legal processes and will take further action if necessary once proceedings are completed. Throughout this period, the PCB is providing Haider Ali with legal support.
During England Tour
At the time of arrest, Haider Ali was part of the Pakistan Shaheens (A team) on a tour of England and was considered one of the country’s promising batting prospects, having played 35 T20Is and two ODIs for Pakistan since his 2020 debut. British police have not publicly named Haider Ali as a suspect, consistent with UK protocols, but multiple media sources and the PCB directly identify him as the individual involved.
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