Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali has been immediately suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after his arrest by Greater Manchester Policy due to rape allegation. The 24-year old batter was touring England with Pakistan Shaheens and he was taken into custody after an incident which occurred at a property in Manchester on July 23, 2025.

According to the Greater Manchester Police, a formal complaint of sexual assault was filed against the Pakistan batter following which he was arrested. The identity of the individual was not disclosed by the authorities but Pakistan Cricket Board has acknowledged Haider’s involvement and announced immediate suspension.

“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.

In an official statement, the PCB confirmed that a criminal inquiry was going on and Haider has been provisionally suspended from all forms of cricket.

“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.”