Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Haider Ali Cleared of UK Rape Charges, PCB Yet to Comment
Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali was accused of rape in the UK by a British-Pakistani woman.
The incident allegedly took place in a Manchester hotel in July.
Police investigated the claims, but due to a lack of evidence, the case was closed, and Haider Ali was found not guilty.
Ali, who cooperated with the police, was arrested on August 4th.
He was provisionally suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board but is now free to leave the country.
The PCB has yet to release an official statement.
Haider Ali, a Pakistani cricketer, was cleared of rape charges in the UK.
The Greater Manchester Police closed the investigation due to a lack of evidence.
The alleged incident took place in a Manchester hotel in mid-July.
Ali was arrested on August 4 following the accusations.
The Pakistan Cricket Board provisionally suspended Ali.
- Who
- Haider Ali, a Pakistani cricketer, and a British-Pakistani woman.
- What
- Haider Ali was accused of rape, but cleared after investigation.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred around July 23, the complaint was filed on August 5, and Ali was arrested on August 4.
- Where
- Manchester, UK
- Why
- A British-Pakistani woman accused Haider Ali of rape, but the investigation found no conclusive evidence.
- Accused
- Haider Ali
- Charges
- Rape
- Location of Incident
- Manchester hotel
- Date of Alleged Incident
- July 23
- Date of Arrest
- August 4
- Investigation Outcome
- Not guilty, case closed
- PCB Action
- Provisional suspension lifted (implied)
