Haider Ali suspended by PCB amid assault allegations during UK tour
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended cricketer Haider Ali following his arrest in the United Kingdom over serious rape allegations. The 24-year-old batter, part of the Pakistan Shaheens squad touring England, was taken into custody by Greater Manchester Police in Canterbury on August 3, according to reports.The PCB confirmed the suspension, stating it was made in light of the ongoing police investigation. A spokesperson said, “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”.Sources indicate that the arrest stemmed from a complaint made by a girl of Pakistani origin, and that Haider’s passport has been seized. He has since been released on bail but remains under investigation.This is not the first disciplinary issue involving Haider Ali. The promising batter, who has represented Pakistan in two ODIs and 35 T20Is, was previously suspended for breaching COVID-19 protocols during the 2021 Pakistan Super League in Abu Dhabi.Haider was reportedly in contention for a return to the national squad for the upcoming T20 tri-series in Sharjah under newly appointed white-ball coach Mike Hesson, but his arrest has halted any such plans.The PCB said it would extend legal support to Haider during the proceedings but made it clear that he will not be considered for selection until the matter is resolved and his name is cleared.The Pakistan Shaheens concluded their UK tour on August 6, with most players returning home, except Haider and team captain Saud Shakeel.(This story was taken from syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended cricketer Haider Ali following his arrest in the United Kingdom over serious rape allegations. The 24-year-old batter, part of the Pakistan Shaheens squad touring England, was taken into custody by Greater Manchester Police in Canterbury on August 3, according to reports.
The PCB confirmed the suspension, stating it was made in light of the ongoing police investigation. A spokesperson said, “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”.
Sources indicate that the arrest stemmed from a complaint made by a girl of Pakistani origin, and that Haider’s passport has been seized. He has since been released on bail but remains under investigation.
This is not the first disciplinary issue involving Haider Ali. The promising batter, who has represented Pakistan in two ODIs and 35 T20Is, was previously suspended for breaching COVID-19 protocols during the 2021 Pakistan Super League in Abu Dhabi.
Haider was reportedly in contention for a return to the national squad for the upcoming T20 tri-series in Sharjah under newly appointed white-ball coach Mike Hesson, but his arrest has halted any such plans.
The PCB said it would extend legal support to Haider during the proceedings but made it clear that he will not be considered for selection until the matter is resolved and his name is cleared.
The Pakistan Shaheens concluded their UK tour on August 6, with most players returning home, except Haider and team captain Saud Shakeel.
(This story was taken from syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)
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