Haider Ali is a young and emerging Pakistani cricketer known for his excellent batting skills. He made his international debut for Pakistan in 2020 and has since played in 2 ODIs and 35 T20Is for the national side. Recently, the 24-year-old batter was on a tour to the UK as a senior player with Pakistan’s A side. The Pakistan Shaheens’ UK tour began on July 17 and continued until August 6, featuring two three-day games and three ODIs. The Pakistani side drew the Test matches and won the ODI series.
During the Pakistan team’s UK tour, Haider Ali was booked on charges of alleged sexual assault. According to reports, the 24-year-old player is facing rape allegations and was arrested in Manchester for three days before being released on bail. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that they received a report of an alleged rape and that investigations are currently underway. The PCB has assured its full support to UK police and stated that it fully respects the legal procedures of the United Kingdom, acknowledging the importance of the investigation. The PCB has also decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension. PCB also assured Ali Haider of complete legal assistance. Here is the link to the video:
Social media users are coming up with mixed reactions. Many are of the view that the cricketer should be permanently suspended if all the allegations on him turn out to be true. A few are saying that they might be just false allegations on him to target his professional career. Read the comments:
